Behavior Therapist

Cortica; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Cortica seeks a Behavior Therapist in Westlake Village to provide comprehensive play-based ABA therapy, supporting children with autism and their families. This part-time role comes with flexible schedules and a wide range of benefits including referral bonuses, medical coverage, and training opportunities, making it an excellent fit for individuals passionate about child development and mental health.

Benefits

Referral Bonus ($250-$500)

Cell Phone Stipend

Paid Training & Amazing Onboarding Experience

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Drive Time

Mileage Reimbursement

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k (Matching)

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Willing to obtain BCAT certification within the first 30 days.
• Available in the early and late afternoons.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct implementation of behavior-analytic services to children.
• Implement positive behavior strategies as analyzed with BCBA.
• Fulfill documentation requirements and data collection.

Skills

Child Development

Behavioral Intervention

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

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We are immediately hiring a Behavior Therapist in Westlake Village and surrounding areas to provide play-based ABA therapy to our families in the home, community, school, or clinic.

At Cortica, our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission. Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team.

Starting Pay Range:$20.87- $28.00/ hour

Why Cortica?

Referral Bonus ($250-$500)

Cell Phone Stipend

Paid Training & Amazing Onboarding Experience

Paid Training & Review of the BCAT Exam

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Drive Time

Mileage Reimbursement

Medical / Dental / Vision (Full Time, Part Time 26-29 hours)

401k (Matching) (Full Time)

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (Full Time, Part Time 26-29 hours)

Continuous Training for Professional Growth (Online Learning System Schoox)

Supportive Environment (Lead BIs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, ABA Supervisors)

Advancement through internal Career Pathways (Substitute Behavioral Interventionist, Internal Job Boards)

Monthly Team Building Events

Work with multidisciplinary teams including BCBAs, Therapists (Speech, Music, Occupational, Physical), Counselors, Pediatricians, Pediatric Neurologists and Nurse Practitioners.

What You'll 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
• Assist with individualized assessment procedures through preference assessments and data collection
  
  

What You Know:

• You have experience working with Children (Child Development, Teacher, Camp Counselor, Paraprofessional, Behavioral Interventionist, ABA Therapist, Behavior Technician)
• You love to play
• You have a High School Diploma/GED, bachelor's degree in human services (or related), or master's degree
• You possess a valid Driver's License (within the state you are working) and reliable transportation
• You are available in the early and late afternoons (maybe an occasional Saturday)
• You are currently a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) or Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) or are willing to obtain the BCAT credential via Cortica's paid training program within your first 30 days of employment
  
  

We are not just an ABA company; we are so much more…apply today to speak to a recruiter about joining our team.

If you have considered a career in mental health (mental health technician), child development, as a social worker (criminal justice), special education consultant/special education, behavioral health (behavior technician/behavior interventionist) then this is a fantastic opportunity for you! Additionally, college students in pursuit of a bachelor's degree in psychology are highly recommended to pursue a position as an ABA therapist to further understand developmental disorders such as Autism. This is just the beginning of the journey for an ABA therapist! We also hope to support those who are interested in becoming a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst), behavior specialist/behavioral specialist, or Applied Behavioral Analysis Adjunct Faculty. Immediately hiring – let's team up on our journeys!

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.

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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.

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