Licensed Behavior Analyst (ABA / Autism Specialist)

Region

UAE

Type of Job

Part time

Salary

$3200 USD/Month

Expire

01 November 2025

Mentalzon.com is a leading telehealth platform connecting families of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other behavioral challenges to licensed, certified Behavior Analysts. We are seeking experienced Behavior Analysts based in the UAE to provide expert remote supervision, consultation, and parent training via our secure and professional platform.

The Opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity for UAE-licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA®) to establish or expand a flexible and impactful independent practice. Apply your expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to empower families and caregivers, design effective intervention programs, and monitor progress remotely. Enjoy the autonomy of managing your own schedule and caseload while making a significant difference.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Remotely Supervise ABA Programs: Develop comprehensive, individualized, and evidence-based ABA programs focused on increasing communication, social, academic, and daily living skills.
Provide Expert Parent and Caregiver Training: This is the core of the service model. Coach and empower parents and caregivers via video call to implement behavioral strategies and teaching procedures effectively and confidently in the natural environment.
Conduct Remote Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA): Utilize indirect (interviews, rating scales) and direct (analysis of video data) methods to determine the function of challenging behaviors and inform the development of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
Monitor and Analyze Data: Guide families in systematic data collection and use this data to make informed decisions, track progress, and modify intervention plans to ensure effectiveness.
Adhere to Ethical and Professional Standards: Practice in strict accordance with the BACB's Ethics Code and the regulations of your UAE licensing authority.

Essential Requirements:

UAE Professional License: Must hold a current, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Behavior Analyst from a recognized UAE authority, such as the Community Development Authority (CDA) - Dubai or the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DOH).
International Certification: Must hold a valid certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Education: A Master's Degree in ABA, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field that meets the requirements for BCBA certification and local licensure.
Experience: Demonstrable post-certification experience designing and supervising ABA programs and, critically, providing training and coaching to parents/caregivers.
Residency: Must be a current resident of the United Arab Emirates.
Setup: Access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection and a private, professional space suitable for conducting confidential online sessions.

Desirable Requirements:

Experience working with a diverse range of ages (early intervention, adolescents) and needs.
Fluency in Arabic in addition to English.
Experience leading a team or supervising other therapists (even though this role is independent, it shows seniority).

Conditions of Collaboration:

Status: Independent Contractor. You are responsible for your own visa, work permits, and adherence to all UAE laws regarding self-employment and professional practice.
Flexibility & Autonomy: You have complete control over your working hours, client load, and professional methods.
Direct Compensation: Set your own professional rates for consultation, program development, and supervision packages. Clients pay you directly, with no commission fees to the platform.
Impactful Model: Focus on the highly effective and scalable model of parent-mediated intervention.

How to Join Mentalzon:

Create Your Profile: Register as a specialist on Mentalzon.com, clearly stating your BCBA certification and UAE license.
Upload Documents: Submit copies of your Master's degree, your active BCBA certificate, and your valid UAE Professional License (e.g., from CDA or DOH) for verification.
Await Verification: Our team will review your dual credentials to ensure they meet our high standards.
Define Your Services: Set your availability and describe the consultation and supervision packages you offer.
Engage with Families: Start connecting with families who are seeking high-quality, evidence-based ABA support.

Why Partner with Mentalzon as a Licensed Behavior Analyst?

Empower Families: Provide parents with the tools to be their child's most effective teacher, leading to better outcomes and generalization of skills.
Practice with High Fidelity: Focus on the core behavioral-analytic tasks of assessment, program design, and data analysis.
Build Your Independent Practice: Enjoy the professional freedom and financial rewards of being an independent specialist in a high-demand field.
Free to Join: Registration and profile listing are free for qualified and licensed professionals who meet our criteria.

If you are a licensed and certified Behavior Analyst in the UAE, dedicated to providing ethical and effective ABA services, we invite you to build your independent practice on our platform. Register your profile on Mentalzon.com today!

Note: To ensure the highest standard of evidence-based care and to comply with UAE regulations, applicants must be internationally certified as a BCBA® and hold a corresponding valid license from a recognized UAE authority (e.g., CDA, DOH).

What are the benefits of a free consultation?

Getting to know the psychologist: You can talk to the psychologist to see if they are a good fit for you in terms of their work style, personality, and specialization.

Defining the problem: You can describe your problem in detail and get qualified advice from the psychologist, which will help you better understand the nature of your problem.

Developing a plan of action: You can get recommendations on how to solve your problem, which methods and approaches may be the most effective.

Feeling supported: You can get emotional support and feel that you are not alone, because the psychologist will listen to you attentively.

Who is a free consultation suitable for?

Those looking for a psychologist: A free consultation can help you make the right choice, as you can talk to several psychologists before making a final decision.

Those who are unsure whether they need psychotherapy: A free consultation can help you understand whether psychotherapy can help you solve your problem and whether it is right for you.

Those who have a limited budget: A free consultation is an opportunity to get qualified help from a psychologist for free, to see if you need further psychotherapy.

Those who may be nervous or hesitant to start psychotherapy: A free consultation gives you the opportunity to overcome your fear of the first meeting with a psychologist, get answers to your questions, and feel more confident.

Important:

A free consultation is not a substitute for psychotherapy.

In a free consultation, the psychologist cannot give you a final diagnosis or prescribe treatment.

The purpose of a free consultation is to help you determine if a psychologist and psychotherapy are right for you, and to give you the first steps to solving your problem.

Potential benefits of a free initial consultation

During this first session: potential clients have the chance to learn more about you and your approach before agreeing to work together.

Offering a free consultation will help you build trust with the client. It shows them that you want to give them a chance to make sure you are the right person to help them before they move forward. Additionally, you should also be confident that you can support your clients and that the client has problems that you can help them cope with. Also, you can avoid any ethical difficult situations about charging a client for a session in which you choose not to proceed based on fit.

We've found that people are more likely to proceed with therapy after a free consultation, as it lowers the barrier to starting the process. Many people starting therapy are apprehensive about the unknown, even if they've had sessions before. Our culture associates a "risk-free" mindset with free offers, helping people feel more comfortable during the initial conversation with a specialist.

It's important to note that the initial consultation differs from a typical therapy session:

It can last from 15 to 30 minutes, with the specialist determining the appropriate length for this introductory meeting.

The free initial consultation is not intended to be a full therapy session. It is an opportunity for the client to learn more about the specialist and their approach to therapy, and to decide whether they want to work together.

The specialist should set clear boundaries for the free initial consultation, including the length of the session and the topics that can be discussed.

The specialist should be prepared to answer questions from the client about their experience, training, and qualifications.

The specialist should not give specific advice or recommendations during the free initial consultation. This should be done during a paid session.