Play Based Therapist

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Plano, TX

2d•$19 - $25

About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide life-changing care for children with neurodevelopmental differences. The role delivers strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy, helping children build on their unique abilities and develop relationships and skills that generalize across home, school, and community settings. Care is informed by neuroscience and developmental models and delivered in collaboration with families and clinicians. The role includes a comprehensive, fully paid, two-week in-person orientation with hands-on training, ongoing professional development, and coaching from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors. Employees can pursue advancement to a BCBA role, progress on the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or move into corporate support roles. The position requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation, and is subject to a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's or master's degree is also accepted.
Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Technology proficiency 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 crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting.
Travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius.

Benefits

Pay range of $18.90 to $25.35 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with flexible two-, three-, or five-day-per-week part-time options.
Fully paid, two-week 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.
Coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including the BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, and corporate support roles.
Collaboration with professionals in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.