Play- Therapist; Paid Training and Certification
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Behavior Technician/RBT
Play-Based Therapist (Paid Training and Certification)
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Cortica is looking for dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to join our growing team and help us design and deliver life-changing care for children with neurodevelopmental differences.
What We Offer- Pay Range: $22.80 to $30.59 per hour, based on experience and education.
- Thoughtfully Designed Schedules: Predictable schedule with single direct rate of pay, including part-time roles with flexible 5-, 3- or 2-day-per-week options, and opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
- Fully Paid Training & Certification: 3-week in-person orientation, BCAT exam review, and full coverage of exam fees.
- Referral Bonus: Earn $250-$500 for successful referrals.
- Cell Phone Stipend: Stay connected with support from us.
- Paid Drive Time and Mileage Reimbursement: Toll reimbursement in select areas.
- 401(k) with Company Matching.
- Ongoing Professional Development: Continuous training through in-person and online opportunities.
- Supportive Environment: Collaboration with Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
- Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow 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.
- 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.
- Experience working with children; experience with autism is a plus.
- High School or equivalent, bachelor's or master's degree.
- Willingness to obtain your BCAT credential within 90 days of your start date (training provided).
- 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.
- 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). For more details, visit the full job description here.
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