Behavior Therapist
$20.21/h-$27.11/h
13 days ago
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Summary
Cortica is seeking compassionate Behavior Technicians to join their team in Maywood, IL, delivering life-changing care for children with neurodevelopmental differences as Behavior Therapists.
About the Role
As a Behavior Therapist, you will provide 1:1 and group behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences, implement positive behavior strategies developed with your BCBA, use evidence-based practices to create meaningful progress, document session data to support treatment goals, collaborate closely with families and supervisors, and follow Cortica's crisis protocols including de-escalation and mandated reporting.
About You
Required:
- Experience working with children (experience with autism is a plus)
- High School diploma or equivalent; bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable
- Willingness to obtain BCAT credential within 90 days of start date (training provided)
- Ability to travel consistently between client sites within a 30-40 minute radius using reliable transportation
- Tech-savvy with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools
Benefits
- Pay range of $20.21 to $27.11 per hour based on experience and education
- Fully paid 3-week in-person training and certification including BCAT exam review and exam fee coverage
- Referral bonus between $250-$500 for successful referrals
- Cell phone stipend
- Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement including toll reimbursement in select areas
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Ongoing professional development with in-person and online training opportunities
- Supportive environment with expert coaching from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors
- Career advancement opportunities to BCBA role, Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles
- Opportunity to learn from experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and medical professionals
At Cortica, we celebrate neurodiversity through whole-child healthcare. Our doctors provide diagnoses for autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and the full range of developmental differences. Our collaborative team provides children with personalized ABA, medical, and developmental therapies as well as counseling services — all in one place.
Maywood, IL