Applied Behavioral Analyst

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. seeks a Behavioral Technician to deliver ABA-based clinical skills instruction for children with Autism in home, school, and community settings, and to implement behavior reduction protocols.

You will collect data, write behavior support plans, coordinate with BCBA, and train parents and caregivers while upholding safety, confidentiality, and professional standards across settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
• BCBA, BCaBA, or equivalent certification is often preferred.
• Existing or qualified for DOH Licensing as ABA.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings using intensive teaching and natural environment training.
• Follow prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Write behavior support plans, collect data, and conduct functional assessments; communicate with teachers, parents, and caregivers.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Communicate progress with parents and caregivers as instructed by the BCBA.
• Maintain client confidentiality and a safe, organized therapy environment.
• Collaborate with treatment team and assume Lead Behavioral Technician responsibilities in their absence.

Education

Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Special Education, or related field

BCBA / BCaBA certification or equivalent

DOH Licensing as ABA

Job description

The Behavioral Technician will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, community, and school settings.

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.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Writing behavior support plans, collecting data and conducting functional assessments, communicating with teachers, parents, family members and caregivers, working with clients one-on-one or in a group in a home or center setting
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA.
• Utilize safe & appropriate handing procedures when working with clients.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
• Assume Lead Behavioral Technician responsibilities in their absence.
• Collaborate with treatment team including client, parents and caregivers, outside professionals, Lead Behavioral Technician, ABA Interns, and co-workers.
• Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings.
• Ensuring compliance with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable
• Ensuring compliance with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection
• Maintaining and assisting in enforcing the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded
• Complying and ensuring that those directly supervised comply with occupational health and safety at work policies and procedures
• Assisting in the planning and developing policies that guide the service implementation process
• Practicing within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures
• Ensuring that SOP (standard operation procedures) and Quality Assurance tests are maintained within all sections
• Education Participating in training and education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations
• Participating in department programs/committees, various hospital committees, and staff meetings
• Ensuring appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures
• Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education units
• Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames
• Ensuring all members of the department receive adequate clinical supervision as required for their professional and technical development

Qualifications

Qualification :

• Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
• BCBA, BCaBA, or equivalent certification is often preferred.
• Existing or qualified for DOH Licensing as ABA

Special Certificate:

• Minimum 2 years of experience post qualification in related field