Assistant Psychologist

Career Raiser; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi seeks a Clinical Psychologist to provide high-quality psychological services under the supervision of senior staff. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and has at least one year of postgraduate experience in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include assisting Senior Psychologists and functioning as a part of interdisciplinary teams. English proficiency and Basic Life Support certification are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from an accredited university.
• Pre‑graduate training in clinical psychology in a hospital setting.
• Minimum of 1 year post‑graduate experience in a hospital setting.
• Expected to enroll in a postgraduate Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality psychological services to patients.
• Assist Senior Psychologists in clinical psychology services.
• Function as part of interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical psychology theory knowledge

Administration of psychological tests

Clinical interviewing

Diagnostic evaluation

English language proficiency

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Job description

Description

• Responsible for providing the highest-level quality of psychological services to patients and their families under the supervision of senior Department of Psychiatry/Psychology staff.
• Assists the Senior Psychologists in all aspects of the clinical psychology services in order to gain the experience required to perform his/her duties.
• Functions as part of the interdisciplinary team within the Department of Psychiatry/Psychology and the multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Team responsible for inpatient care of patients.

Qualifications

1. Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from an accredited university program
• Pre‑graduate training in clinical psychology in hospital setting for at least 1 academic semester

2. Experience

• Minimum of 1 year post‑graduate experience in a hospital setting

3. Skills and Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of clinical psychology theory, and experience in administration of psychological and neuropsychological tests, clinical interviewing, and diagnostic evaluation.
• Motivated to learn and further develop theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in clinical psychology.
• Knowledge of English language (writing/ speaking) is essential.
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.

4. Others

• Expected to enroll in a postgraduate Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology or Rehabilitation Psychology in a recognized university program approved by the hospital within 4 years of his/her employment at the hospital and must complete this degree within the required years as specified.
• Must be a UK or US Educated