Applied Behavior Therapist - Mandatory DOH License

Applied Behavior Therapist - Mandatory DOH License

• Full-time
• Department:
  Services

Ability Pediatric Rehabilitation Center Abu Dhabi provides evidence-based early intervention, ABA therapy, learning‑support‑assistance services, speech & language, and psychology for children and young adults in the UAE with developmental difficulties of all kinds. Our treatments target functional communication, self‑help, independent living skills, pre‑academic readiness, and vocational productivity - thus supporting full community acceptance and inclusion.

• Implement Applied Behavioral Analysis, Discrete Trial Therapy, Natural Environment Teaching and other related therapies to clients as per assigned cases (up to 7 hours of direct therapy per day).
• Implement behavioral intervention protocols as instructed by the Case Supervisor/BCBA in the intervention plan.
• Implement prompt and prompt fading procedures.
• Implement social skills training to clients (individually or in groups) when needed.
• Implement measurement procedures as applicable, collect data, document data, graph data and analyze child’s progress through tracking data on electronic device.
• Assist with assessment procedures as authorized by BCBA.
• Describe behavior in observable and measurable terms.
• Lead BT is responsible to ensure all of their assigned clients have up‑to‑date client information and data (i.e. Rethink profile, targets, data, programs, reports, and etc.).
• BT shall not be giving advice as per BACB guidelines without consulting the BCBA/Case Supervisor.
• Enter session/clinical notes in a timely manner.
• Identify essential components of a written behavior reduction plan, ABC contingency, functions of behavior, and implement behavior intervention plans as instructed.
• Assist the child in different settings including self‑care, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.
• Actively seek clinical direction from case supervisor/BCBA in a timely manner.
• Report to case supervisor/BCBA any matter that might affect the client in a timely manner.
• Ensure supervisor’s feedback is incorporated into session performance and other related job duties.
• Effectively communicate with team members, provide handover information precisely and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for maintaining any gadgets provided by the company (broken device needs to be reported, device needs to be plugged in at the charging station, etc.).
• Achieve mandatory continued professional development CPD points that are required.
• Support client assessment needs (as necessary).

• Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis.
• Certification as a Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as an ABA therapist, ideally with children with ASD or related developmental disorders.
• Valid DHA or DOH license or eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of ABA principles, techniques, and ethical guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools.
• Fluency in English and knowledge of Arabic are additional advantages.