Entry-Level Behavioral Interventionist (Paid Training)

Title: Behavior Technician (Play-Based ABA)

Location: Irvine, CA and surrounding areas within OC

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. At Cortica, we don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose, growth, and support.

Benefits: 

• Pay Range: $21.18-$28.42 per hour, based on education and experience 


• Fully guaranteed hours (no cancellation policy)


• Part-time roles with 2 or 5 day-per-week options during the afternoon hours


• Fully Paid Training & Certification: Kickstart your career with Cortica with a comprehensive 3-week, in-person orientation that includes hands-on training, a Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) exam review, and full coverage of your exam fees. We're invested in your success from day one.


• Referral Bonus: Earn between $250-$500 for successful referrals.


• 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.

What will you do?  

• Provide direct implementation of behavior-analytic services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in both 1:1 and group settings


• Implement positive behavior strategies as developed and analyzed with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)


• Implement strategies with children including antecedent and consequence (reinforcement) strategies, based on developed treatment plans and strategies with their BCBA


• Work in the home, community, school, clinic or other designated settings with children and their families providing direct behavior-analytic care as determined in the child’s assessment and treatment plan


• Fulfill all documentation requirements including the use of data collection of strategies and goals, completion of session notes during the session


• In this role you are 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

We’d love to hear from you if: 

• You have experience working with children, preferably children with autism.


• You are currently a Registered Behavior Technician or Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) or are willing to obtain the BCAT credential via Cortica’s training program within the first 45 days. 


• You are available to work in the late afternoons and evenings.


• You possess a valid California Driver’s license and reliable transportation.


• You are skilled at using software and systems including electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office products.

EOE. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties.   Please review the job description in the following link: https://bit.ly/3BanHNJ

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Driving Requirement 
This position requires the successful completion of a post-offer background check and a motor vehicle report review. 

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