Play-Based Therapist

2 days ago
United States$20.57 to $27.60 per hourPart TimeMental Health Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Cortica - Neurodevelopmental as a Play-Based Therapist in 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

  • Hourly rate: $27.6/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Cortica - Neurodevelopmental as a Play-Based Therapist.

Key Skills

Behavior analysisAutism supportData documentationDe-escalationMandated reportingEMR systemsMicrosoft OfficeNaturalistic play-based therapyPositive behavior strategiesCollaboration

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience working with children. The role requires the ability to travel between client sites and a willingness to obtain a BCAT credential within 90 days.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Play-Based Therapist 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.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Cortica 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

Stated compensation: $20.57 to $27.60 per hour.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $28 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

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 ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavior analysis, Autism support, Data documentation, De-escalation, Mandated reporting, EMR systems, Microsoft Office, Naturalistic play-based therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core 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.

Benefits package: 401(k) with company matching, Paid training, Certification coverage, Referral bonus, Cell phone stipend, Paid drive time, Mileage reimbursement, Professional development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Cortica

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, California
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Benefits & Perks

401(k) with company matching
Paid training
Certification coverage
Referral bonus
Cell phone stipend
Paid drive time
Mileage reimbursement
Professional development

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

2d ago

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