Play Based Behavior Therapist

Cortica

2 months ago

La Jolla, California$20.57 to $27.60 per hourMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Cortica in La Jolla, California as a Play-Based Behavior Therapist providing compassionate ABA therapy to children with neurodevelopmental differences. This role offers flexible part-time schedules with optional Saturday hours.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver 1:1 and group behavior-analytic services.
Implement BCBA-developed positive behavior strategies.
Document session data and collaborate with families.
Follow crisis protocols including de-escalation and mandated reporting.

Requirements

Experience working with children; autism experience a plus.
High school diploma or higher; willingness to obtain BCAT credential within 90 days.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation within 30-40 minute radius.
Tech-savvy with EMR and Microsoft Office.

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly pay range $20.57 to $27.60.
Fully paid 4-week in-person training and BCAT exam fees.
Referral bonus $250-$500.
Cell phone stipend.
Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement.
401(k) with company matching.
Ongoing professional development.
Career advancement opportunities.

Work Schedule

Flexible part-time options: 2, 3, or 5 days per week.
Opportunities for additional Saturday hours.
Call, weekend, and night shift requirements not explicitly stated.

This position requires physician supervision per California regulations. Cortica emphasizes a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model.

Apply today to join a supportive team and grow your career.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Play Based Behavior Therapist at Cortica - Neurodevelopmental a 5.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Cortica - Neurodevelopmental 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

This position also offers production-based compensation: $57408 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in La Jolla, 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 ($57k–$57k)

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5.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average