Behavioral Interventionist Jobs
Behavioral Interventionist jobs are open across school districts, home-based therapy agencies, residential programs, and nonprofit service providers, at every level from entry-level aide to lead and senior interventionist, with specializations in ABA therapy, early intervention, and crisis support. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Pay Range: $21.73 to $29.15 per hour, based on experience and education.
- Thoughtfully Designed Schedules: We offer a predictable schedule with a single, direct rate of pay, including:
- Part-time roles with flexible 5-, 3- or 2-day-per-week options.
- Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
- Fully Paid Training & Certification: Kickstart your career with Cortica with a comprehensive 2-week, in-person orientation that includes hands-on training. We’re invested in your success from day one.
- Referral Bonus: Earn between $250-$500 for successful referrals.
- Cell Phone Stipend: Stay connected with support from us.
- Paid Drive Time and Mileage Reimbursement: We value your time on the road and include toll reimbursement in select areas.
- 401(k) with Company Matching: Secure your future with our generous plan.
- Ongoing Professional Development: Access continuous training through in-person and online opportunities.
- Supportive Environment: Collaborate with and receive expert coaching from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors who champion your growth.
- Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow your career 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.
Your Impact & Responsibilities:
- 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.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children (experience with autism is a plus!).
- High School or equivalent, bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
- Tech-savvy with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Our Inclusive Culture:
- Transdisciplinary Approach: Collaborate with experts in various fields to care for the whole child.
- Collaborative Process: Develop individualized care plans alongside families and clinicians.
- Strength-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-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model. Help children recognize and build on their unique abilities, fostering positive relationships and skills that translate across home, school, and community settings. Be part of a progressive approach that combines neuroscience and developmental models to empower each child to thrive.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). For more details, visit the full job description here.
Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) Accredited 2024 | America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025 Newsweek | Great Place to Work Certified 2025 | Glassdoor 4.3 Rating 2025 | Indeed 4.1 Rating 2025
Privacy Notice:
Cortica is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Please review our Privacy Notice to understand how your data is collected, used, and protected.
Driving Requirement:
This position requires the successful completion of a post-offer background check and a motor vehicle report review.
E-Verify Participation:
This employer participates in E-Verify. Click here to view the E-Verify Poster and your Right to Work.
Este empleador participa en E-Verify. Este empleador participa en E-Verify. Haga clic aquà para ver el cartel de E-Verify y su derecho a trabajar.
What We Offer:
- Pay Range: $21.73 to $29.15 per hour, based on experience and education.
- Thoughtfully Designed Schedules: We offer a predictable schedule with a single, direct rate of pay, including:
- Part-time roles with flexible 5-, 3- or 2-day-per-week options.
- Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
- Fully Paid Training & Certification: Kickstart your career with Cortica with a comprehensive 2-week, in-person orientation that includes hands-on training. We’re invested in your success from day one.
- Referral Bonus: Earn between $250-$500 for successful referrals.
- Cell Phone Stipend: Stay connected with support from us.
- Paid Drive Time and Mileage Reimbursement: We value your time on the road and include toll reimbursement in select areas.
- 401(k) with Company Matching: Secure your future with our generous plan.
- Ongoing Professional Development: Access continuous training through in-person and online opportunities.
- Supportive Environment: Collaborate with and receive expert coaching from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors who champion your growth.
- Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow your career 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.
Your Impact & Responsibilities:
- 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.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children (experience with autism is a plus!).
- High School or equivalent, bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
- Tech-savvy with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Our Inclusive Culture:
- Transdisciplinary Approach: Collaborate with experts in various fields to care for the whole child.
- Collaborative Process: Develop individualized care plans alongside families and clinicians.
- Strength-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-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model. Help children recognize and build on their unique abilities, fostering positive relationships and skills that translate across home, school, and community settings. Be part of a progressive approach that combines neuroscience and developmental models to empower each child to thrive.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). For more details, visit the full job description here.
Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) Accredited 2024 | America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025 Newsweek | Great Place to Work Certified 2025 | Glassdoor 4.3 Rating 2025 | Indeed 4.1 Rating 2025
Privacy Notice:
Cortica is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Please review our Privacy Notice to understand how your data is collected, used, and protected.
Driving Requirement:
This position requires the successful completion of a post-offer background check and a motor vehicle report review.
E-Verify Participation:
This employer participates in E-Verify. Click here to view the E-Verify Poster and your Right to Work.
Este empleador participa en E-Verify. Este empleador participa en E-Verify. Haga clic aquà para ver el cartel de E-Verify y su derecho a trabajar.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral interventionist jobs.
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential or willingness to obtain it
- Experience implementing ABA programs under BCBA supervision
- Proficiency in data collection and graphing client progress accurately
- High school diploma or associate degree in a related field
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home or community sessions
- Experience with crisis prevention or behavioral safety training such as CPI
Tips for Your Behavioral Interventionist Job Search
Tailor your resume to ABA terminology
Hiring managers scan for specific language like discrete trial training, naturalistic teaching, and data collection. If your resume uses vague phrases like 'worked with children,' you'll lose ground to candidates who name the exact techniques and measurement systems they used.
List every relevant certification clearly
RBT credential, CPR, and state-specific certifications like CPI or Safety-Care belong in a dedicated section near the top of your resume. Employers often filter applications before reading them, and missing credentials in obvious places can knock you out early.
Target postings by supervision structure
Some behavioral interventionist roles offer close BCBA supervision and built-in hours toward certification, while others expect you to work more independently. Identifying which type fits your career stage saves you from accepting a role that stalls your clinical progress.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists behavioral interventionist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers frequently ask how you'd respond to self-injurious behavior, a session that goes off-plan, or a family resistant to the treatment approach. Rehearse specific examples from your experience using concrete behavior descriptions, not general statements about your philosophy.
Negotiate session load before accepting
Behavioral interventionist offers sometimes list a caseload range that expands quickly after onboarding. Ask directly how many client hours per week are expected at 90 days, whether drive time between sessions is compensated, and what indirect time looks like.
Behavioral Interventionist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most behavioral interventionists?
FosterAdopt Connect, Cortica, and Heartland ABA are hiring the most behavioral interventionists right now, with openings concentrated in Kansas, Iowa, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at ABA therapy agencies and school-based service providers.
How do you become a behavioral interventionist?
Start by earning a high school diploma or associate degree, then complete an RBT training program that covers the task list published by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Pass the RBT competency assessment administered by a supervising BCBA, submit your application, and pass the exam. Many employers hire candidates who are actively pursuing their RBT while completing the required supervised hours.
Can you get hired as a behavioral interventionist with little experience?
Yes, many ABA agencies hire entry-level behavioral interventionists and provide RBT training after onboarding. Relevant experience working with children in any capacity, such as tutoring, childcare, or volunteer work with individuals with disabilities, strengthens your application. Highlighting your ability to follow structured protocols, stay consistent under challenging behavior, and collect data accurately matters more than clinical hours at the entry level.
What does the behavioral interventionist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on availability, transportation, and your familiarity with ABA principles. A structured in-person or video interview typically follows, with scenario questions about challenging behavior, data collection, and working with families. Some agencies include a brief role-play or shadowing component before extending an offer, particularly for candidates with limited direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral interventionist jobs?
You can find and apply to behavioral interventionist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, location preference, and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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