Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Overview M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Amana Healthcare is a leading long-term care and rehabilitation provider in the Middle East and GCC, and the region’s pioneer in post-acute care services. It offers comprehensive long-term care, post-acute rehabilitation, transitional care, and home healthcare. As part of the M42 network, Amana is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care tailored to the needs of individuals requiring complex or extended recovery support.

The Behavior Analyst (BCBA) role is responsible for providing safe, effective, evidence-based, and comprehensive

behavior analytical services and interventions, based on the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). Service

provision is available for service users at all life-stages and transitions, where need is identified and skill repertoire of

the BCBA/IBA allows. They must also promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of resident or

client care through research, evidence-based practice, and the development of additional specialist clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a professional role model, supporting interdisciplinary teamwork and guiding Behavior Technicians through orientation, supervision, and competency development.
• Manages caseloads in coordination with leadership, ensuring appropriate staffing and effective tiered service delivery.
• Conducts comprehensive psychological and behavioral assessments, formulates evidence‑based treatment plans, and delivers specialized interventions across diverse care settings.
• Provides expert clinical care for own caseload while supporting complex cases across the team, ensuring high‑quality, resident‑centered treatment.
• Communicates effectively with residents, families, and healthcare teams, maintaining confidentiality, professional boundaries, and culturally sensitive practice.
• Contributes to clinical education through peer review, staff training, student precepting, and participation in research or professional presentations.
• Participates in quality improvement, risk management, and organizational initiatives, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant service delivery.
• Upholds general professional duties including advocacy, incident reporting, infection control, and supporting organizational development and change.

Qualifications

• Holds an MSc in ABA, Psychology, or Special Education, with board certification as BCBA/IBA from BACB or IBAO.
• Has 3+ years of experience delivering behavior therapy across age groups in interdisciplinary and behavioral‑health settings, ideally including residential care.
• Experienced in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, cognitive impairments, challenging behaviors, and varying physical disabilities.