ABA Therapist / Behavior Therapist

Company Description AGAYA Healthcare Center provides personalized, science-based therapy services for children with neurodevelopmental needs. A multidisciplinary team collaborates closely with families to support each child’s physical, emotional, and social development. The center focuses on evidence-based interventions that promote meaningful progress in daily life and long-term wellbeing. AGAYA values a collaborative, supportive environment for both families and team members, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth.

Employment Type: Commission based Reports To: Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA)Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced ABA Therapist / Behavior Therapist to provide 1:1 behavioral therapy to children and adolescents with autism, developmental delays, and behavioral challenges in home and school settings.

The therapist will work under the supervision of a Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA) and will be responsible for implementing individualized treatment plans, skill-acquisition programs, and behavior-management strategies developed by the QBA. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct 1:1 ABA/behavior therapy sessions.Implement treatment plans and behavioral programs developed or approved by the supervising QBA.Implement evidence-based behavior-management and behavior-reduction strategies.Teach communication, social, play, independence, daily living, and learning skills.Use ABA strategies including reinforcement, prompting, prompt fading, shaping, task analysis, differential reinforcement, and functional communication training.Collect accurate behavioral and skill-acquisition data and complete session notes.Observe and report changes in behavior, progress, and treatment barriers to the supervising QBA.Prepare appropriate therapy materials and activities.Support generalization of skills across home, school, and community settings.Collaborate professionally with parents, teachers, and multidisciplinary team members.Attend supervision, clinical meetings, and training as required.Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards.Qualifications & RequirementsBachelor's degree in Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Science, or a related field.Minimum 2 years of experience working in ABA, behavioral therapy, or a related intervention setting.Good understanding of basic ABA principles and behavior management.Experience working with children with autism, developmental disabilities, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, or challenging behaviors in home and school settings. Ability to follow individualized treatment and behavior intervention plans accurately.Competent in data collection and clinical documentation.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Able to remain calm and professional when managing challenging behavior.Willing to receive regular supervision and clinical feedback.Valid UAE driving licence and access to a car, as travel to schools, homes, or community settings may be required.PreferredRBT, ABAT, IBT, or equivalent behavioral therapy certification.CDA licence as a behavioral analyst or assistant behavior analyst Previous UAE clinical experience.Experience working across clinic, home, and school settings.Familiarity with assessments/programs such as VB-MAPP, AFLS, ABLLS-R, or similar tools.The successful candidate should be compassionate, reliable, professional, and able to implement behavioral programs consistently while working closely under the guidance of the supervising QBA. language skills are beneficial, especially in diverse, multicultural settings.