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Cortica
Plano, Texas

Full Time Behavioral Therapist

Counselor / TherapistIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$18.9-$25.35/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Cortica is looking for dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to join our growing team and help us design and deliver life-changing care for children with neurodevelopmental differences. At Cortica, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose, growth, and support.

Compensation & Schedules

  • Pay Range: $18.90- $25.35 per hour, based on experience and education.
  • Full time role M-F 8:30am - 3:30pm

Why Choose Cortica?

Here’s What Makes Us Different

  • Referral Bonus: Earn between $250-$500 for successful referrals.
  • Cell Phone Stipend: Stay connected with support from us.

Paid Training and Onboarding: Enjoy a comprehensive 2-week, in-person, hands-on orientation, setting you up for success from day one.

Paid Drive Time and Mileage Reimbursement: We value your time on the road and include toll reimbursement in select areas.

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage*: Available for full-time and part-time roles (26-29 hours).
  • 401(k) with Company Matching: Secure your future with our generous plan.
  • Continuing Education Reimbursement*: $2,000 annually to support your continued professional development.
  • Generous Time Off*: Enjoy up to 22 days off in your first year, with an increase to 26 days after your first 12 months—giving you the time you need to rest, recharge, and thrive.
  • Ongoing Professional Development: Access continuous training through in-person and online opportunities.

Supportive Environment: Collaborate with and receive expert coaching from Lead BIs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors who champion your growth.

Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow your career through by advancing to a BCBA role, ascending the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or serving in a corporate support role.

Learn from Experts in Other Fields: Partner with BCBAs and experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy as well as counselors, pediatricians, neurologists, and nurse practitioners.

What You'll Do

  • Complete Cortica’s orientation.
  • 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 for families.
  • Document session data to track and support treatment goals.
  • Collaborate closely with families and supervisors to build supportive environments.
  • Follow Cortica's crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting.

What We’re Looking For

Experience working with children (experience with autism is a plus!).

  • Masters, bachelor’s degree, high school or equivalent
  • Availability for weekday afternoons/evenings and optional Saturdays.
  • A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (within a 30-40 minute drive radius).
  • Tech-savvy with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
  • What Makes Cortica Different from Other ABA Companies?
  • Transdisciplinary Approach: Work alongside experts in occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, pediatrics, and more—because we care for the whole child.
  • Collaboration First: We create individualized care plans with families and clinicians working together.
  • Quality Over Quantity: We focus on clinical outcomes, not just session counts.
  • Be part of a team that’s redefining ABA therapy with compassion, innovation, and collaboration.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Key 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 with families and clinical supervisors.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience working with children and hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office are required.

Key Skills

Behavior analysisAutism supportData documentationCrisis de-escalationClinical documentationPatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full Time Behavioral Therapist at Cortica a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,459 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 36% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$46k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,459 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$39k–$53kMental Health Therapy median $49k (middle half $49k–$49k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$47k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas419 active7,561 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 36% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas counselor listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 22% offer loan repayment656 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,576 in the last 30 days1,373 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,459 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$46k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
26% this job
PSLF eligible
9%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,459 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Cortica

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Referral bonus ($250-$500)
Cell phone stipend
Paid training and onboarding
Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) with company matching
Continuing Education Reimbursement ($2,000 annually)
Generous time off (up to 22 days first year, 26 after)

Living in Plano

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$403k
Typical market rent
$1,736/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.