Child Psychologist

Simonestutoring; Dubai; Sur place; AED 167 000 - 391 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible freelance schedule

Private practice development

Résumé du poste

Simone's Tutoring is seeking a compassionate and skilled Child Psychologist to deliver psychological assessment and therapy to children age 3–18 in a warm, home-based setting across Dubai.

You will work with families, schools, and other professionals, conducting assessments, providing age-appropriate interventions, and writing clear reports while supporting parents with psychoeducational sessions.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology with child specialization.
• Valid DHA, DOH, or MOHAP licence (or eligibility to obtain).
• Minimum 2 years experience working with children aged 3–18.
• Proficiency in child-appropriate therapeutic modalities.

Responsabilités

• Assess children's emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.
• Provide individual therapeutic interventions appropriate to the child's age and needs.
• Engage parents and caregivers in the therapeutic process.
• Collaborate with schools and other professionals as needed.
• Write clear, jargon-free reports and recommendations.
• Facilitate psychoeducational sessions for parents.
• Monitor progress and adapt approaches to individual children.

Connaissances

Child assessment

Play-based therapy

Behavioural interventions

Progress monitoring

Flexible freelance schedule

Home-based sessions

Formation

Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology (child)

License eligibility: DHA/DOH/MOHAP

Description du poste

Workspace

• Online (where professionally appropriate)
• Client's home (where suitable)
• Therapist's clinic or private practice
• Schools
• Hospitals or medical facilities (where applicable)
• Wellness centres

Freelance / Contract

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Child Psychologist to provide psychological assessment and therapeutic support to children from early years through adolescence. You will work directly with children and their families in a warm, child-friendly, home-based setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess children's emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs
• Provide individual therapeutic interventions appropriate to the child's age and needs
• Engage parents and caregivers in the therapeutic process
• Collaborate with schools and other professionals as needed
• Write clear, jargon-free reports and recommendations
• Facilitate psychoeducational sessions for parents
• Monitor progress and adapt approaches to individual children

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology with child specialisation
• Valid DHA, DOH, or MOHAP licence (or eligibility to obtain)
• Minimum 2 years experience working with children aged 3–18
• Proficiency in child-appropriate therapeutic modalities

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in play therapy or child-centred approaches
• Experience with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, or trauma in children
• Experience in home-based or community settings

UAE Licensing Requirements

This role requires a valid UAE healthcare professional licence issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH), or Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP). Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the relevant licence before providing services. Licensing requirements must comply with UAE regulations.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

• Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following: Own UAE Employment Visa
• Green Visa
• Freelance Permit
• Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility
• Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

2+ years child psychology experience

Required Skills

• Child assessment
• Play-based therapy
• Behavioural interventions
• Progress monitoring
• Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments
• Competitive session rates
• Work from home or deliver sessions at students' homes / schools
• Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.

Compensation

• Earn 75% commission on all completed and fully paid therapy sessions, intervention programmes, and approved consultation services.
• Commission is based on completed appointments that have been paid by the client.
• Payments are processed monthly.
• Independent contractor position.
• Therapists are responsible for maintaining all required professional licences, registrations, insurance, and legal compliance.

About the Company

Simone's Tutoring is a premium home-based educational support company providing tutoring, learning support, early intervention, special educational needs support, therapy partnerships, coaching, and holistic wellbeing services across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. We deliver personalised, child-centred services in students' homes, online, and in schools while collaborating with qualified professionals from multiple disciplines.

Compensation

• Earn 75% commission on all completed and fully paid therapy sessions, intervention programmes, and approved consultation services.
• Commission is based on completed appointments that have been paid by the client.
• Payments are processed monthly.
• Independent contractor position.
• Therapists are responsible for maintaining all required professional licences, registrations, insurance, and legal compliance.