Play-Based ABA Therapist

Cortica Care; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 28,337 - 38,021; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus ($250)

Referral Bonus ($250-$500)

Cell Phone Stipend

Paid Training and Onboarding

Flexible Scheduling

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

401k with Matching

Job summary

A leading children's therapy provider in Carlsbad is immediately hiring a Behavior Interventionist to deliver play-based ABA therapy in homes, schools, and clinics. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work flexible hours. This role involves implementing behavior strategies with BCBA support and requires certification or willingness to complete BCAT training. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in various roles like Behavioral Interventionist or ABA Therapist.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Availability during early and late afternoons.

Responsibilities

• Provide play-based ABA therapy in various settings.
• Implement behavior strategies with guidance from BCBA.
• Fulfill documentation and data collection requirements.

Skills

Working with Children

Behavior Support Strategies

Documentation Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in human services or related

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

We are immediately hiring a Behavior Interventionist in Carlsbad 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, and one community at a time. We envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. Cortica’s 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: $20.57-$27.60/hour

Why Cortica?

• Sign-On Bonus ($250).
• 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.
• Toll Reimbursement (select areas).
• Medical / Dental / Vision (FT, Part Time 26-29 hours).
• 401k (Matching) (FT).
• Continuing Education Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off (FT, PT 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, 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 45 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, or 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 Behavior 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.