Behavior Technician - Paid Training & Orientation

Overview

Milton, MA

Behavior Technician (Naturalistic, Play-Based ABA) –

Location:

Dedham, MA and surrounding areas

Cortica is looking for dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to join our team and help design and deliver life-changing care for children with neurodevelopmental differences. We offer careers with purpose, growth, and support.

• 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 with families and supervisors to build supportive environments.
• Follow Cortica’s crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting.

• Pay Range: $23.62 to $31.69 per hour, based on experience and education.
• Predictable schedules with a direct rate of pay; part-time roles with flexible 5-, 3-, or 2-day-per-week options.
• Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
• Fully paid training and certification: a comprehensive 4-week, in-person orientation with hands-on training and BCAT exam review.
• Referral bonus: $250–$500 for successful referrals.
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement (select areas).
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Ongoing professional development and supportive coaching from Lead BTs and Supervisors.
• Career advancement opportunities, including BCBA pathway and other roles.
• Collaborative learning with experts across speech, occupational and physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, and more.

• Experience working with children; autism experience is a plus.
• High School diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred.
• Willingness to obtain BCAT credential within 90 days of start date (training provided).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (within a 30–40 minute drive radius).
• Tech-savvy with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.

• Transdisciplinary approach: collaborate with experts across fields to care for the whole child.
• Collaborative process: develop individualized care plans with families and clinicians.
• Strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming model: build on each child’s strengths.

Join Cortica’s team and apply a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model to help children build skills that transfer to home, school, and community.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We do not discriminate on the basis of protected status. This job description contains information about the role and requirements as of the date shown and is subject to change.