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Ghobash Group

Applied Behavior Therapist - Mandatory DOH License

Abu dhabi, ae · On-site · Full-time · Services

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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 advise as per BACB guidelines without consulting the BCBA/ Case Supervisor. - Entering 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 guideline  - 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.