Behavior Therapist

Company: Cortica - Neurodevelopmental
Location: Westlake Village
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

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/ hourWhy Cortica?Referral Bonus ($250-$500)Cell Phone StipendPaid Training & Amazing Onboarding ExperiencePaid Training & Review of the BCAT ExamFlexible SchedulingPaid Drive TimeMileage ReimbursementMedical / Dental / Vision (Full Time, Part Time 26-29 hours)401k (Matching) (Full Time)Continuing Education ReimbursementPaid 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 EventsWork with multidisciplinary teams including BCBAs, Therapists (Speech, Music, Occupational, Physical), Counselors, Pediatricians, Pediatric Neurologists and Nurse Practitioners.What You'll DoProvide direct implementation of behavior-analytic services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in both 1:1 and group settingsImplement 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 BCBAWork 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 planFulfill all documentation requirements including the use of data collection of strategies and goals, completion of session notes during the sessionAssist with individualized assessment procedures through preference assessments and data collectionWhat You Know:You have experience working with Children (Child Development, Teacher, Camp Counselor, Paraprofessional, Behavioral Interventionist, ABA Therapist, Behavior Technician)You love to playYou have a High School Diploma/GED, bachelor's degree in human services (or related), or master's degreeYou possess a valid Driver's License (within the state you are working) and reliable transportationYou 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 employmentWe are not just an ABA company; we are so much moreapply 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.Please review the job description in the following link: https://bit.ly/4fILKqj#WestlakeVillageBICareers#LI-MB1At Cortica, we are committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable federal and state law. Please review our Privacy Notice to understand how your data is collected, used, and protected. For more details, click the link below.[Privacy Notice]** For Individuals who reside and work in California**For driving roles:This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report. Qualified candidates with criminal history and/or driving violations will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with applicable federal law, state law (the California Fair Chance Act), and local ordinances (San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County's Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers).For non-driving roles:This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with applicable federal law, state law (the California Fair Chance Act), and local ordinances (San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County's Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers).Fair Chance Ordinance (Los Angeles, CA)Job Type: Part-timePay: $20.87 - $28.00 per hourWork Location: In personby Jobble

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