Behaviour Therapist

About the role

The Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre (MALC) in Larkana, Pakistan is looking for a Behaviour Therapist to work with students who need behavioural, emotional and social support. The role involves assessing needs, designing and delivering behaviour intervention plans and supporting students in a school or special education setting.

Key responsibilities

• Assess students' behavioural, emotional and social needs.
• Develop and implement individualized behaviour intervention plans.
• Provide one-to-one and classroom-based behavioural support.
• Help students improve attention, communication, social interaction and classroom behaviour.
• Identify challenging behaviours and apply positive behaviour-support strategies.
• Work closely with teachers and special educators to manage classroom behaviour.
• Monitor progress and keep behavioural records and reports.
• Guide teachers and parents/caregivers on behaviour-management strategies.
• Support development of social skills, self-regulation, independence and daily living skills.
• Take part in assessments, case discussions and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, supportive and child-friendly environment.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or a related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred; fresh candidates with relevant practical training may also apply.
• Experience with children in a school or special education setting is an advantage.
• Relevant training or certification in behavioural therapy or ABA is an advantage.

To apply, a cover letter and a resume attachment are required.