Entry Level Play-Based Therapist (Paid Training)
Cortica - Neurodevelopmental · Mission Viejo, California
Posted 22 days ago · $250-$500
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Cortica - Neurodevelopmental's roles stay open a median of 22 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 82% of Cortica - Neurodevelopmental's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Cortica - Neurodevelopmental
- low 11 stale, 4 reposted of 122 open
- Hiring momentum
- 327 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Cortica - Neurodevelopmental's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Cortica - Neurodevelopmental.
About this role
As an Entry Level Play-Based Therapist at Cortica, you will provide 1:1 and group behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. Your role includes implementing positive behavior strategies, documenting session data, and collaborating with families and supervisors to create supportive environments. You will also receive comprehensive training and have opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Cortica - Neurodevelopmental as an employer.
What you need
- Experience working with children
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Reliable transportation for travel between client sites
- Tech-savvy with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools
Nice to have
- Experience with autism
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree
What you get
- Pay range of $21.18 to $28.42 per hour based on experience and education
- Part-time roles with flexible scheduling options
- Fully paid training with a comprehensive 2-week orientation
- Referral bonus of $250-$500 for successful referrals
- Cell phone stipend
- Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
Worth weighing
- No specific information on the exact nature of the training provided
- Travel required between client sites may be a consideration for some candidates
- The role may involve working with children who have challenging behaviors
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