Full Time ABA Therapist
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!
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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 and reliable transportation are required for this role.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full Time ABA Therapist at Cortica a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,789 active Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Mental Health Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 42% have no call, 80% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in behavior analysis | ranked against 2,789 Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $39k–$53k | Mental Health Therapy median $49k (middle half $49k–$49k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$47k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas | 10 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All mental health therapy listings in Texas | 275 active | 2,794 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% remote · 42% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 72% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 50% offer loan repayment275 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,576 in the last 30 days | 1,373 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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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