Entry Level Play-Based Therapist (Paid Training)

4 days ago
Laguna Niguel, California$21.18 to $28.42 per hourPart TimeBehavioral Health
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Cortica - Neurodevelopmental as a Behavior Technician – Play-Based ABA, Paid Training, Part-Time in Laguna Niguel, California, United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. Implement positive behavior strategies developed with your BCBA. Use evidence
  • minute radius using reliable transportation. Tech
  • 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
  • Signing bonus: $1.
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers competitive compensation, a signing bonus. Work with Cortica - Neurodevelopmental in Laguna Niguel, California, United States.

Key Skills

Behavior analysisAutism supportData documentationCrisis interventionDe-escalationMandated reportingMicrosoft OfficeEMR systemsPlay-based therapyNeurodevelopmental carePositive behavior strategiesCollaboration

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the willingness to obtain a BCAT credential within 90 days. The role requires reliable transportation for travel between client sites and proficiency with EMR and Microsoft Office tools.
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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.

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at Cortica is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Cortica lists compensation for this physician 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 Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and group behavior-analytic services to children with neurodevelopmental differences using evidence-based practices. Document session data and collaborate with families and supervisors to implement positive behavior strategies.

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

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About Cortica

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Benefits & Perks

Fully Paid Training & Certification (BCAT)
Referral Bonus ($250-$500)
Cell Phone Stipend
Paid Drive Time and Mileage Reimbursement
401(k) with Company Matching
Ongoing Professional Development
Career Advancement Opportunities

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Part-time

Posted

4d ago

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