Lead Behavior Trainer

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Wellness days

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental is seeking a Lead Behavior Trainer to mentor Behavior Technicians and deliver behavior-analytic services to autistic children and others with neurodevelopmental differences. The role includes leading orientation, trainings, and credentialing in collaboration with Clinical Excellence and local leadership.

The position supports Cortica’s Whole Child Approach and requires travel within the region, with some on-site clinic/home/community visits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of ABA service delivery with children/adolescents/adults.
• Registered Behavior Technician or Board Certified Autism Technician certification.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel 20–40 miles daily.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train new Behavior Technicians.
• Provide direct behavior-analytic services to clients.
• Deliver trainings and presentations for orientation.
• Support credentialing and BCAT preparation.
• Assist in crisis and emergency procedure trainings.
• Document accurately in EMR and MS Office.
• Travel within designated region as assigned.

Skills

ABA experience

BCBA/BCaBA or RBT/ABAT

Travel between locations

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in RBT or BCaBA/BCBA (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cortica is looking for a Lead Behavior Trainer to join our growing team!

In this role, you’ll be responsible for mentoring and training new Behavior Technicians while also providing direct behavior-analytic services to autistic children and others withneurodevelopmental differences.

We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. 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. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status or other applicable, legally protected characteristics. All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities.

What will you do?

Lead Behavior Trainer Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a role-model and mentor Behavior Technicians by exemplifying Cortica’s Whole Child Approach during orientation, session observations, and clinical quality checks.
• Act as the orientation lead on-site, ensuring the highest standards, managing ongoing schedule of presenters, and acting as the primary point of contact for new teammates during their first two weeks.
• Support orientation and training of new teammates by leading trainings and presentations.
• Assist the Learning & Development team to develop and support additional orientation presenters.
• Facilitate credentialing for Behavior Technicians by tracking progress and working closely with the Clinical Excellence team and local leadership to ensure BCAT preparation and testing is completed.
• Assist in delivering trainings for Cortica crisis and emergency procedures, including safety training.
• Effectively manage and navigate electronic medical record (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office products to ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and communication.

Behavior Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct implementation of holistic, neurodiversity-affirming behavior-analytic services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in one-on-one and group settings for up to 20 billable hours per week.
• Implement Cortica’s Whole Child Approach according to treatment plans and strategies with the respective Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Utilize a strengths-based approach developed in collaboration with BCBA and transdisciplinary team.
• Provide client self-care skill development in collaboration with caregivers including toilet training, personal hygiene, and dressing.
• Deliver behavior analytic care in various settings, including home, community, school, and clinic, as outlined in the child’s assessment and treatment plan.
• Complete all documentation requirements timely, including data collection and session notes, during sessions.
• Follow Cortica crisis and emergency procedures, including safety and de‑escpauration strategies, first aid strategies, and mandated reporting.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality in alignment with Cortica policies in all scheduled sessions, meetings, and/or administrative sessions, as assigned.
• Collaborate with families and supervisor to coordinate and facilitate approved treatment plans across all settings.
• Perform duties related to clinic operations as assigned.
• Work may be completed in person, either in clinic, in client homes, schools, or the community.
• Some remote work may occur for administrative‑type duties or otherwise assigned.
• Required to travel within the designated region as assigned by clinic location.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You bring 2+ years of experience working with children/teens/adults in the delivery of ABA services.
• You have been with Cortica for 1+ years and completed 520 hours of direct therapy work.
• You currently hold a Registered Behavior Technician or Board Certified Autism Technician certification.
• You possess and maintain reliable and insured transportation (vehicle) and travel between 20-40 miles per day to provide therapy in client’s home, school, clinic or community locations.
• You can obtain assigned safety training certification within 90 days of employment.
• You have first aid/CPR training or the ability to obtain.
• You have a Tuberculosis (TB) clearance.

Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each member of our team, and we have created a passionate, caring, and growth‑minded culture that helps teammates thrive! As a Cortica teammate, we’ll support your well‑being through medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses. We value you and the experience you bring to your role, and are proud to provide you with a compensation and benefits package designed to enhance all aspects of your life.

The base pay range for this opening is $23.09-$30.98 per hour . According to your skill level, relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.

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