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ABA Therapist Recruitment in Dubai

ABA therapists and behaviour analysts for autism centres, child development clinics and home programmes in Dubai. We check credentials, supervision and how they work with families.

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Who we place

A therapist who follows the programme consistently, records data properly and builds trust with the child and parents.

What to check before hiring

Licensing depends on the role and on how the centre is licensed. We check it for each candidate.

1
Credentials: BCBA, BCaBA or RBT status verified with the certifying board.
2
Licence: whether the role needs a Dubai licence under your centre's setup, and the path to it.
3
Supervision: who supervised them and how many hours.
4
Case review: an anonymised programme and data they worked with.

Technicians work under the supervision of a qualified behaviour analyst. The employer sponsors the work permit and residence visa through MOHRE.

ABA Therapist salary in Dubai

LevelSalary, AED/month
ABA therapist / RBT6,000 - 10,000
Senior ABA therapist10,000 - 14,000
Behaviour analyst (BCBA)20,000 - 35,000

Market estimate.

Cost of hiring a ABA therapist in Dubai

Besides the salary, the employer covers the work permit and residence visa, medical test, Emirates ID and mandatory health insurance. By UAE law these costs cannot be deducted from the employee's pay.

First candidates in 1-2 weeks, hiring in 3-6 weeks Fee = 1 month salary Paid 50/50 2-month replacement guarantee Shortlist from our live candidate base

Exact visa and insurance costs depend on company category, emirate and plan. See the full cost of hiring guide or ask us for a budget for your case.

FAQ

How much does an ABA therapist earn in Dubai?

About 6,000 - 10,000 AED per month for an ABA therapist or RBT, 10,000 - 14,000 AED for a senior therapist and 20,000 - 35,000 AED for a BCBA.

Does an ABA therapist need a licence in Dubai?

It depends on the role and on how the centre is licensed. We check the requirement and the path to it for every candidate.

How much does it cost to hire through TLNT?

One month's salary of the placed employee: 50% when the employee starts and 50% after probation, no full prepayment, with a free replacement within 2 months.

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A free 15-minute review: salary, requirements and timeline for your business.

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