Entry-Level Play-Based Behavior Therapist Job at Cortica, Santa Ana, CA

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  • Cortica
  • Santa Ana, CA

Job Description

Cortica is seeking energetic, passionate part-time Behavior Technicians to join our team in Irvine. In this role, you’ll help children with autism (and other developmental differences) build communication, play, social, and daily life skills using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques.

We are a unified team of doctors and therapists, specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders. Our Behavior Technicians can make a difference while gaining hands-on experience in psychology, education, and healthcare. All experience Levels are welcome to apply. We’ll train you and cover all certification costs.

At its core, ABA is based on the idea that behavior can be studied and improved. By identifying what motivates behavior, we can teach new skills, encourage helpful behaviors, and reduce maladaptive behaviors.

Choose from the following shifts:

  • Monday through Friday
  • Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays
  • Tuesdays/Thursdays
  • Hours: 3:30-6:30 or 4-7 pm.

 

What you'll do: 

  • Provide 1:1 and group ABA services to children in clients homes/in-clinic
  • 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. 

 

Your Qualifications:

  • Experience working with children (experience with autism is a plus!)
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
  • Willingness to obtain your BCAT credential within 90 days of your start date (We provide all training!)
  • Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation
  • Tech-savvy with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools

 

Compensation & Benefits:

  • $21.18 - $28.42 per hour, based on experience and education
  • Referral Bonus: Earn between $250-$500 for successful referrals
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • 401(k) with Company Matching

 

Learning/Advancement Opportunities:

  • Comprehensive 3-week orientation and hands-on continuous training
  • BCAT exam review, and full coverage of your exam fees
  • Expert coaching from Behavior Analysts and mentors
  • Ascend within our Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder
  • Chance to explore new roles as our team grows
  • Partner with BCBAs and speech, music and occupational therapists, counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitioners


Apply today to learn more!

EOE. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties. You are occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Team members must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

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.
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About Cortica:

Cortica is a leading provider of advanced neurological therapies for children with autism and other developmental differences. We offer in-home, in-clinic, and telehealth services that empower families to achieve long-lasting, transformative results.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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