Female Behavioral Therapist

Our client is a leading healthcare facility in Dubai, UAE, seeking a skilled and experienced Behavior Therapist to join their team. In this role, you will provide assessment, treatment, and intervention services to individuals with behavioral challenges, particularly children with developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Follow and record data for prescribed toilet training protocols.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with clients individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Utilize safe & appropriate handing procedures when working with clients.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Assist Lead Behavioral Technician, Behavior Analysts, and ABA Interns with skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments.
• Assist Lead Behavioral Technician, Behavior Analysts, and ABA Interns in preparing client materials as instructed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
• Assume Lead Behavioral Technician responsibilities in their absence.
• Collaborate with treatment team as instructed by the BCBA including client, parents, and caregivers, outside professionals, Lead Behavioral Technician, ABA Interns, and co- workers.
• Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and community members.
• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Commitment to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA laws.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, and technology, and training to perform job responsibilities to required standard.
• Ability to interpret and implement clinical protocols and written.
• Must maintain a professional appearance regarding clothing, grooming, hair, and make- up.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records and required reports.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects Clinic operations by keeping information confidential.
• Participates in the clinic's activities such as events, marketing campaigns and awareness sessions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Any additional tasks assigned by Clinic's admin.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Behavior Therapist.
• Valid license or registration to practice as a Behavior Therapist.
• Experience working with individuals with behavioral challenges, particularly autism, is highly desirable.
• ABA, IBT, or equivalent certification is required (depending on seniority).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and their families.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required.