Lead Behavior Technician & Admin (Pediatric ABA)

Cortica; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & wellness days

Life insurance

Disability insurance options

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cortica is seeking a Lead Behavior Technician Administrator to join our growing team. You will supervise BTs and provide direct behavior-analytic services to children with neurodevelopmental differences in home, clinic, school, and community settings.

You’ll oversee administrative operations, ensure compliance, coordinate with BCBA leads, and support a transdisciplinary treatment approach, travel within the region as needed, and champion Cortica’s Whole Child Approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years leading direct reports.
• 2+ years ABA service delivery with clients.
• BCAT or RBT credential or eligible within 90 days.
• Safety training certification within 90 days.
• Reliable insured transportation and travel 30–45 minutes per drive.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administrative supervision of BTs (time off, callouts, compliance).
• Ensure BTs meet compliance standards with supervision from LBTs and CES.
• Manage EMR and MS Office documentation and reporting.
• Provide direct behavior-analytic services to children with autism and related differences.
• Coordinate with BCBA and transdisciplinary team to implement treatment plans.

Skills

Leadership

Performance management

Administrative supervision

Documentation & reporting

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BCAT or RBT credential or eligible within 90 days

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cortica is seeking a Lead Behavior Technician Administrator to join our growing team. You will supervise BTs and provide direct behavior-analytic services to children with neurodevelopmental differences in home, clinic, school, and community settings.

You’ll oversee administrative operations, ensure compliance, coordinate with BCBA leads, and support a transdisciplinary treatment approach, travel within the region as needed, and champion Cortica’s Whole Child Approach.