Omar Majid Faris is an Occupational Therapist with professional experience in mental health and working with people with special needs. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Jordan University of Science and Technology and has worked as an occupational therapist in both Jordan and Oman.
Omar is part of the occupational therapy team at the Abu Dhabi branch of KidsHeart Medical Center, bringing a patient-focused approach supported by patience, respectfulness, adaptability, integrity, and teamwork. His professional training also includes the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP) and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) coursework.
Areas of Expertise
Based strictly on the experience and training documented in his CV:
- Occupational therapy
- Occupational therapy for people with special needs
- Mental health setting experience
- Occupational therapy support related to injury, disease, and disorders
- Experience working within special needs services
- Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP)
- Behavioral support knowledge through RBT training
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
2018–2021
Courses & Professional Training
- Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP)
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) course/training
Professional Licensure / Certificates
- Jordan Professional License
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
Professional Experience
Occupational Therapist – Arab Child Capacity Development Project for People with Special Needs, Oman
July 2022 – September 2025
Occupational Therapist – Al-Safsaf Center for Mental Health, Amman, Jordan
September 2021 – June 2022
Clinical Interests
- Occupational Therapy
- Special Needs Support
- Mental Health
- Injury, Disease and Disorder-Related Occupational Therapy
- Behavioral Support
- VB-MAPP
- Working with People with Special Needs
Why Choose Omar Majid Faris?
- Approximately four years of documented occupational therapy experience
- Experience working with people with special needs
- Previous occupational therapy experience in a mental health setting
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Jordan University of Science and Technology
- Training in VB-MAPP and RBT
- Patient and respectful professional approach
- Values adaptability, integrity and effective teamwork omar alseelawi cv