Behavior Therapist / Autism Therapist

Job Description

Do you have a deep interest in exploring different forms of autism, and possible therapies and solutions? Are you excited about the prospect of researching on new technologies and best practices for helping children with autism? Can you manage to commute daily to Palam Vihar (Gurugram)? If Yes, then this job might be your perfect opportunity. Role & responsibilities Overall, this role is a split between a researcher and a DO-er. Part of the day you will spend on researching and documenting your findings, and the rest in trying out your research on patients who are open and willing to try new therapies, along with the standard ones. Specific Tasks Include: * Do research on latest technologies, tools, thought leaders, best practices, etc related to autism and document the same on a web blog * Read and document different approaches suggested by different experts and doctors * Attend events, seminars by experts - in-person and online, and document key findings * Periodically review what worked on what types of patients and develop * Develop and nurture communities of patients and their parents * Plan and organise events (at centre and other venues) for the above community to connect * Impart different therapies on patients and record results Preferred candidate profile * You have a passion for this challenging area, and deep empathy for the patients and their family members * You have an educational background that has prepared you for venturing into such a role * You have working experience (atleast an internship) in a role where you delivered therapies to autistic patients Perks and benefits * Emotional satisfaction of working in a non-for-profit and doing good for the human race--on a daily basis * In addition to the salary, you will get (i) Annual (Diwali) bonus, (ii) paid leaves as per GoI policy.