Play Based Therapist

Cortica•Plano, TX

About The Position

Cortica is seeking compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide behavior-analytic care to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model, combining neuroscience and developmental models to help children build skills and relationships that generalize across home, school, and community settings. Care is individualized and developed collaboratively with families and clinicians. The position offers predictable schedules, paid in-person training, ongoing professional development, expert coaching, and career advancement opportunities. Behavior Technicians work alongside BCBAs and professionals in speech-language, music, occupational, and physical therapy, as well as counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitioners. The position requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation, and successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school education or equivalent; a bachelor's or master's degree is also listed as an option.
Ability to travel consistently between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Comfort with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with autism.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and group behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.
Implement positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA.
Use evidence-based practices to support meaningful progress for families.
Document session data to track and support treatment goals.
Collaborate with families and supervisors to build supportive environments.
Follow Cortica's crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting.

Benefits

Pay range of $18.90 to $25.35 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with flexible part-time options of five, three, or two days per week.
Two-week, fully paid, in-person orientation with hands-on training.
Referral bonus of $250–$500 for successful referrals.
Cell phone stipend.
Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement, with toll reimbursement in select areas.
401(k) with company matching.
Ongoing professional development through in-person and online training.
Expert coaching and support from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles.