Child Psychologist

The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center in Dubai Healthcare City is seeking a CDA-licensed Child Psychologist (part time).

The role centers on ASD diagnostic assessments, psychoeducational evaluations, and multidisciplinary treatment planning for children with autism and developmental delays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology with 6 years of post-graduate clinical psychology training OR Bachelor's plus a full-time Master's degree.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist, especially with autism and families.
• CDA licenses are required; Arabic-English language skills are a plus for Arabic clinical psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive ASD diagnostic assessments.
• Perform psychoeducational assessments.
• Provide psychological evaluations for children with ASD and developmental delays.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.

Skills

ASD assessments

Psychoeducational assessments

Psychological evaluations

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Psychology

Master's degree in Psychology

Job description

Child Psychologist (CDA Licensed/part time) Full-time / Clinical / Dubai Healthcare City Be part of DDY - Expertise That Cares!

The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center (DDY) is a multidisciplinary center in Dubai Healthcare City. We are committed to delivering innovative, evidence-based programs and services, supported by industry-recognized credentials, accreditations, and certifications. Be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team that prioritizes best practices and empowers you to grow professionally. This role offers an exciting chance to elevate your career in an inspiring environment.

About the role

We are seeking a qualified and well-experienced CDA-licensed Child Psychologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in conducting ASD diagnostic assessments, psychoeducational assessments, and psychological evaluations for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive ASD diagnostic assessments.
• Perform psychoeducational assessments.
• Provide psychological evaluations for children with ASD and other developmental delays.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with 6 years of post-graduate study in Clinical Psychology OR a Bachelor's degree in Psychology plus a full-time Master's degree (MSc, MA, M. Phil.).
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist, particularly with individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
• CDA licenses are a must Open to part-time (3 days per week) Minimum 2 years of work experience in the UAEFluent in English; fluency in both Arabic and English is a plus for Arabic Clinical Psychologists.
• Passionate, caring individuals who enjoy working with children.
• Detail-oriented, flexible, and enthusiastic about teamwork.