The posting
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Clinical Psychologist to join a prestigious government healthcare facility in the UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of psychological, emotional, and behavioural disorders, providing evidence-based psychological interventions to improve patients' mental health and overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, clinical interviews, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Assess and manage conditions including anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and other mental health conditions.
- Provide evidence-based psychological therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and other appropriate interventions.
- Develop individualised treatment plans based on patients' psychological and clinical needs.
- Conduct psychological testing and interpret relevant assessment results.
- Provide counselling and therapeutic support to individuals, families, and groups.
- Monitor treatment progress and evaluate therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Maintain confidential clinical records and ensure compliance with professional and ethical standards.
- Participate in clinical audits, research, and continuous professional development.
Requirements
- Recognised doctoral or master's-level qualification in Clinical Psychology, as applicable to the relevant professional classification.
- Relevant clinical experience in psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions.
- Strong expertise in diagnosing and managing a range of psychological and mental health conditions.
- Proficiency in evidence-based psychological therapies, including CBT and other recognised treatment approaches.
- Experience in a reputable hospital or mental healthcare facility.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Eligibility for the relevant UAE healthcare authority's professional classification, subject to authority assessment.
Benefits
- Attractive tax-free salary package.
- Family accommodation or housing allowance.
- Annual air tickets.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- Paid annual leave and other employment benefits.
- Opportunity to work in a prestigious government healthcare facility.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.



