Job Description

Behavior Technician (Naturalistic, Play-Based ABA)

Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to join our growing team. We design and deliver life-changing care for children with neurodevelopmental differences. At Cortica, we offer careers with purpose, growth, and support, not just jobs.

What We Offer:

• Pay Range: $20.87 to $28.00 per hour, based on experience and education.
• Fully Paid Training: Kickstart your career with a comprehensive 3-week, in-person orientation including hands-on training.
• Referral Bonus: Earn between $250-$500 for successful referrals.
• Cell Phone Stipend: Support for staying connected.
• Paid Drive Time and Mileage Reimbursement: Includes toll reimbursement in select areas.
• 401(k) with Company Matching: Secure your future with our generous plan.
• Ongoing Professional Development: Access continuous training through in-person and online opportunities.
• Supportive Environment: Collaborate with and receive expert coaching from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors who champion your growth.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow your career by advancing to a BCBA role, ascending the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or serving in a corporate support role.
• Learn from Experts in Other Fields: Partner with BCBAs and experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, as well as counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitioners.

Your Impact & Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and group behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.
• Implement positive behavior strategies developed with your BCBA.
• Use evidence-based practices to create meaningful progress for families.
• Document session data to track and support treatment goals.
• Collaborate closely with families and supervisors to build supportive environments.
• Follow Cortica’s crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Working with children (experience with autism is a plus!).
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent, bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Certification: Willingness to obtain your BCAT credential within 90 days of your start date (all training provided).
• Travel: Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Our Inclusive Culture:

• Transdisciplinary Approach: Collaborate with experts in various fields to care for the whole child.
• Collaborative Process: Develop individualized care plans alongside families and clinicians.
• Strength-Based, Neurodiversity-Affirming Model: Focus on building on each child’s unique strengths rather than emphasizing deficits.

Join Cortica’s team and make a meaningful impact by applying a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model. Help children recognize and build on their unique abilities, fostering positive relationships and skills that translate across home, school, and community settings. Be part of a progressive approach that combines neuroscience and developmental models to empower each child to thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Accreditations & Recognition:

• Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) Accredited 2024
• America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025 Newsweek
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025
• Glassdoor 4.3 Rating 2025
• Indeed 4.1 Rating 2025

Important Information:

• Privacy Notice: Cortica is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Please review our Privacy Notice to understand how your data is collected, used, and protected.
• Fair Chance Ordinance Compliance: Cortica is committed to fair hiring practices. Qualified candidates with criminal histories and/or driving violations will be considered and are not automatically disqualified from employment, consistent with applicable federal law, the California Fair Chance Act, and local ordinances.
• Driving Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a post-offer background check and a motor vehicle report review.
• E-Verify Participation: This employer participates in E-Verify. Click here to view the E-Verify Poster and your Right to Work. Este empleador participa en E-Verify. Haga clic aquí para ver el cartel de E-Verify y su derecho a trabajar.