Entry Level Play-Based Therapist (Paid Training)

Cortica

2 days ago

Laguna Niguel, California$21.18 to $28.42 per hourPart TimeMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Cortica - Neurodevelopmental as a Play-Based Therapist – Paid Training, Flexible Hours in United States.

Key Responsibilities

analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. Implement positive behavior strategies developed with your BCBA. Use evidence

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Based, Neurodiversity

Affirming Model: Focus on building on each child’s unique strengths rather than emphasizing deficits. Join Cortica’s team and make a meaningful impact by applying a strength

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $21.18 - $28.42/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Cortica - Neurodevelopmental in United States.

Key Skills

Behavior analysisAutism supportData documentationCrisis interventionDe-escalationMandated reportingMicrosoft OfficeEMR systemsCommunicationCollaboration

Requirements

Candidates must have experience working with children and possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent. A willingness to obtain BCAT certification within 90 days and the ability to travel between client sites are required.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Entry Level Play-Based Therapist (Paid Training) position at Cortica includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Cortica is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Cortica lists compensation for this psychologist position at $250k to $500k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $500000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Laguna Niguel, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($250k–$500k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavior analysis, Autism support, Data documentation, Crisis intervention, De-escalation, Mandated reporting, Microsoft Office, EMR systems. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and group behavior-analytic services to children with neurodevelopmental differences while implementing positive behavior strategies. Document session data to track treatment goals and collaborate closely with families and supervisors.

Benefits package: Paid Training & Certification, Referral Bonus ($250-$500), Cell Phone Stipend, Paid Drive Time & Mileage, 401(k) with Company Match, Professional Development, Career Advancement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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