123 Therapy jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Learning Difficulties Center provides specialized programs and therapies to help children with learning difficulties and developmental delays integrate more easily into mainstream classrooms. Our center is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Behavioral Therapist (RBT/IBT/ABAT), located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a Behavioral Therapist, you will be responsible for providing applied behavior analysis therapy to children with learning difficulties and developmental delays in a one-on-one setting. You will work with a team of professionals and report to the Behavioral Analyst.

Qualifications

• Certification from a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) accredited program as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), or higher-level certification as an International Behavior Therapist (IBT) or Accredited Behavior Analyst Technician (ABAT)
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in the field of applied behavior analysis and behavioral therapy
• Training in and experience with discrete trial teaching, task analysis, prompt fading, and behavior reduction techniques
• Ability to keep detailed records of sessions and progress
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with children with learning difficulties and developmental delays preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

• ABA: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RBT or IBT or ABAT Certification (Preferred)

Are you a dedicated
Occupational Therapist
seeking a rewarding career path? Join our dynamic team where you'll play a pivotal role in empowering our sensational children to thrive and succeed - turning every milestone into a moment of joy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• A minimum of 2 years of proven pediatric experience with verifiable references
• Possession of a Dubai Health Authority license or eligibility
• Valid driver's license and access to a car
• Proficient in both written and spoken English
• Skilled in conducting assessments and generating progress reports
• Experience with Sensory Integration and SCERTS methodologies
• International candidates are encouraged to apply

Perks and Benefits of Working with Us:

• Competitive and tax-free salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Supportive and collaborative multi-cultural work environment
• Annual flight ticket to your home country

Important Message for Applicants:

We value the enthusiasm and interest of all potential candidates. However, it's crucial that applicants meet all the specified qualifications. Upholding these criteria ensures a seamless alignment between candidates and available positions, promoting transparency and efficiency within our hiring process.
Please note that applications not meeting the outlined criteria will automatically be forfeited.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to Please highlight relevant experience, licensure, and your passion for occupational therapy. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families

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About the Role

The Medical Therapy Area Lead is the most senior role on the Medical Affairs team and reports directly into the country Medical Head. The TA Lead is responsible for developing and executing Medical Affairs strategies for the East Gulf and Levant cluster in the Gastroenterology and Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) therapeutic areas. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping and implementing strategic medical plans that support Takeda's mission of delivering better health and a brighter future. Success will depend on strong cross-functional collaboration with Commercial teams, alignment with Area and Regional Medical functions, and building trusted partnerships with external stakeholders.

How you will contribute:

Scientific Leadership

• Craft and execute the medical communication plan. This includes delivering medical education and developing scientific platforms,
• Earn and maintain credibility through continuous learning, thought leadership, and presence in professional forums
• Provide strong medical insights to inform clinical research activities and contribute to evidence generation strategies.

Stakeholder engagement

• Identification & Segmentation: Define specific objectives and determine which stakeholder groups can help achieve them.
• Segment stakeholders, including KOLs, HCPs, payers, regulators, patient groups, and digital opinion leaders, by their roles and influence level.

• Conduct mapping exercises to understand each stakeholder's interests and potential impact.

• Develop and implement TL engagement programs, particularly in pre-launch and launch phases.

• Build strong partnerships with healthcare professionals, scientific societies, and patient groups (where applicable).
• Drive advisory boards, scientific partnerships, and publication strategies to shape treatment pathways and patient care.
• Support product registration, and formulary inclusion.
• Ensure robust pre-approval and launch readiness activities in collaboration with Commercial and cross-functional teams.

Organizational Excellence:

• Approve promotional and non-promotional materials, activity, and engagement requests

• Establish and maintain a culture of compliance, ensuring adherence to Takeda's Code of Conduct, local regulations, and industry best practices.

• Oversee implementation and compliance with Medical Affairs SOPs
• Ensure timely follow-up, tracking, and reporting of adverse events in accordance with PV standards.

• Serve as a strategic bridge for aligning priorities across functions

• Lead Medical Affairs input into Named Patient Programs and early access initiatives.

• Design and execute regular audits of Medical Affairs processes to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives as required

• Use virtual tools: online forums, digital opinion leaders (DOLs), webinars, AI-powered chatbots, and e-learning modules.
• Adhere to allocated budget and ensure funds are directed toward high-value activities that advance scientific and patient objectives.

Major Challenges

• Supporting multiple new product launches and indications in a fast-paced environment.
• Building medical capabilities in new therapeutic areas
• Ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration and alignment across local, regional, and global teams.
• Establishing Medical Affairs as strategic business partners across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical advisor level and above
• Medical degree (PharmD, PhD, or MD or equivalent) required; relevant postgraduate degree (e.g., Master's degree in a specialty) strongly preferred.
• Experience in gastroenterology or rare diseases strongly preferred
• Experience managing multiple countries with diverse healthcare systems, strongly preferred
• Minimum 10 years' professional experience, including at least 5–6 years in Medical/Scientific Affairs within a reputable mid- to large-sized organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, driving medical strategy, and managing stakeholders across complex healthcare environments.

Required Capabilities

• Strategic thinker with strong innovation and execution capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex initiatives under pressure.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Goal-oriented, energetic, and resilient.
• Highly process- and compliance-oriented.

As an expert professional within the organization, you develop innovative solutions to complex problems aligned with organizational objectives. Your work involves addressing intricate issues, requiring in-depth analysis and judgment. You also engage with key contacts outside your expertise area and contribute to the development of new concepts and standards. Operating with considerable autonomy, you serve as a consultant to management and an external spokesperson on major matters, often working independently and leading function teams or projects. Additionally, you play a role in training and mentoring junior staff.

Dubai, UAE

Employee

Regular

Full time

DHA Licensed Occupational Therapist or Having DHA Eligibility

Should have Pediatric experience

Female Candidate Preferable

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Responsibilities:

• To support and implement a patient care plan created by a behavior analyst.
• Collecting and recording data based on client behavior
• Following the behavior reduction and behavioral skill acquisition protocols
• Providing direct client care in one-on-one and group settings
• Nurture a child's social abilities
• Staying up-to-date with the latest ABA-related information, techniques, and developments.
• Keeping detailed records of treatments and improvements.

Qualifications for ABA Therapist

• Preferred degree in ABA, psychology, education, or related field of study
• Preferred Registered Behavior Technician certificate from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• 0-5 years of experience required for entry-level positions
• Strong communication skills required
• Proven experience working with pre-school and elementary school-aged children
• Other experience, certificates, or qualifications in the same field

The location would be in the Dubailand, next to Global vilage

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

The Speech and Language Therapist will independently assess and treat patients of all ages with speech, language, cognitive-communicative, voice, and swallowing disorders. Managing a caseload of complex clients—including Arabic first-language speakers—the role provides specialized therapy, second opinions, and expert advice, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective, person-centered care.

The post holder will also contribute to clinical governance and service development, participate in audits and research, and provide specialist training to healthcare staff, patients, and carers.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake duties in line with the philosophy, business practices, and policies of NMC Royal Hospital - Khalifa City , while adhering to the professional standards and ethics of Speech and Language Therapy.
• Work as an active professional member of the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team and participate in team meetings.
• Communicate effectively with staff members, health professionals, clients, and families regarding the provision of services.
• Contribute to and participate in education programs for residents, relatives, and staff.
• Participate in continuing education and courses to update Speech and Language Therapy knowledge and techniques.
• Ensure therapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit.
• Record and report all adverse clinical events.
• Assist in maintaining a safe workplace by supporting the implementation of safe systems of work.
• Identify and report workplace hazards.
• Participate in the Quality Management System and contribute to continuous improvement activities (auditing, surveys, needs analysis).
• Perform other duties as directed by the HOD or Medical Team.
• Hold appropriate qualifications, professional registration, and a valid DOH license .
• Maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to assess and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
• If holding a dual qualification in Audiology, screen and evaluate the hearing status of residents.
• Develop and implement linguistically and culturally appropriate strategies and tools for patients.
• Engage in strategies to manage Arabic first-language speakers:
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in analyzing and managing Arabic phonetics, linguistics, and social language use (relevant to Emirati citizens).
• Utilize the services of suitably trained translators.

Quality, Health, Safety, and Security Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Environment Health and Safety Management System requirements.
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control Guidelines .
• Understand and comply with emergency preparedness, fire safety, and hospital code policies/plans.
• Comply with OSH and infection control policies, standards, and procedures.
• Work in accordance with documented OSH procedures and instructions.
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Report OSH hazards, incidents, near misses, and assist with risk assessments and incident reports.
• Follow waste management procedures and policies.
• Attend OSH/Infection control training programs and participate in mock drills.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduate from an approved College or University in Speech and Language Therapy .
• Valid license in country of origin with a HAAD license to practice in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in speech and language therapy practice.
• Excellent command of oral and written English ; knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hospital group practice and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of services available for aged and/or disabled persons.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in reviewing procedures and implementing new models of service delivery to meet client and organizational needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and continuous improvement through staff consultation.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel .

Job Title: ABA Therapist (in the home setting)

Posting on behalf of a family in Dubai, based in Dubai Marina.

A family is seeking a freelance ABA therapist to provide 1:1 ABA sessions for a 3-year old boy who has language and social delays. The ideal candidate will have previous experience running ABA sessions.

The candidate will initially run a 2-hour session with the learner in the morning, with the plan to extend sessions to 4-5 hours a day as the learner adapts.

Pay is on an hourly basis, and the ideal candidate would drive/take public transport and have their own visa. Full training and high-quality supervision will be provided by the BCBA. All programs will be overseen by the BCBA, and supervision towards certification can be provided. Supervision will be weekly - this is a great opportunity to learn about Precision Teaching and Assent from a highly experienced BCBA.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one ABA therapy sessions, including data collection and recording

• Monitor and report on learner's progress to the parents

• Report to the learner's supervisor/ BCBA on regular basis

Requirements:

• Experience in running ABA sessions

-RBT or IBT preferred

• Passionate, fun, and enjoys playing and singing

• Must have own residency visa and insurance

Salary:

The salary for this position will vary depending on the experience and education level of the candidate and will be negotiated directly with the family.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in this position, please send us your resume telling us about your experience running ABA sessions. We look forward to hearing from you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED AED200.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently in Dubai?

Language:

• English (Required)

Expected Start Date: 08/09/2025

Company:
 The Journey for Social and Family Consultancy. Dubai, UAE

About Us

We're a forward-thinking mental health centre in Dubai, committed to evidence-based therapy, community outreach, and continuous learning. Our multidisciplinary team supports adults, adolescents, children, and families across the region. We're expanding and seeking a highly qualified psychologist who wants to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

• Deliver individual, couples, and group therapy using evidence‑based approaches (CBT, DBT, trauma‑focused therapies, psychodynamic, or others you specialise in).
• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnostic interviews.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, counsellors, and wellness specialists to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Integrate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
   principles for clients with developmental or behavioural needs and supervise ABA programmes as part of our multidisciplinary services.
• Supervise junior clinicians and contribute to training and workshops.
• Participate in programme development and, if desired, research or community‑outreach initiatives.

Who You Are

• Licensed by the 
  Community Development Authority (CDA)
   to practise psychology in Dubai.
• Hold a 
  Doctorate (PhD/PsyD) or Master's degree
   in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
• Minimum 
  8 years of post‑licensure experience
   (flexible for exceptional candidates).
• Experience with 
  Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
   or certification in ABA is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working in 
  English
  ; 
  Arabic
   or another second language is a plus.
• Proven local experience:
   Able to provide 
  evidence of cases handled in Dubai
  —such as case summaries, anonymised reports, or references from local clinics—to demonstrate familiarity with the cultural and regulatory context.
• Passionate about evidence‑based practice, cultural competence, and continuous professional development.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're driven to shape the future of mental health in Dubai and enjoy working with a dynamic team, we invite you to join us. Please send your CV, a brief cover letter, and proof of your Dubai case experience to

or apply via LinkedIn.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We are hiring SPEECH THERAPIST for our facility based in DUBAI.

Must have DHA license or DHA under process.

Staffs ready to join in short notice preferred.

Job Type: Full-time