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Cortica
Lynn, Massachusetts

Full Time ABA Therapist

BCBANo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$23.62-$31.69/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: $23.62- $31.69
  • 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 and BCAT training.
  • 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 strategies developed by BCBAs. Document session data accurately and collaborate with families and clinical supervisors to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements

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

Key Skills

Behavior analysisAutism supportData documentationCrisis de-escalationClinical collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full Time ABA Therapist at Cortica a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) — ranked against 241 active Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (27 salary observations; 44 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (542 salary observations; 1,323 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% are remote, 32% have no call, 92% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks46 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 241 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Lynn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$596k
Typical market rent
$2,313/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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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 days after 12 months)