Child Psychologist (DOH Licensed)

Aspris; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare center in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Psychologist to provide assessment and treatment for children and adolescents facing various mental health challenges. The role involves delivering evidence-based therapies, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining high professional standards. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Psychology and at least 5 years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience.
• Comprehensive training in evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Current license/registration to practice as a Psychologist within UAE.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Provides individual, group, and family therapies.
• Writes comprehensive psychological assessment reports.

Skills

Communication

Therapeutic interventions

Psychoeducational assessments

Neurodevelopmental assessments

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Provides Psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and their families with a wide variety of mental health problems.Manages, monitors and reviews a caseload through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic interventions. Conducts both one-to-one and group counselling services to assist patients requiring therapeutic interventions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensures the range and level of interventions, treatments and activities complies with the governing regulatory body.
2. Works with parents, carers, and other stakeholders to offer holistic care for children and young people;
3. Provides evidence-based interventions for a range of presentations, including emotional, behavioural, social, and developmental difficulties, evaluating the efficacy of these routinely;
4. Builds a good rapport with patients and families, and delivers effective counselling and feedback on progress;
5. Uses a variety of techniques to assist patients and families using goal-based approaches to intervention and support
6. Provides individual, group, and family therapies as clinically indicated;
7. Writes comprehensive psychological assessment reports;
8. Completes records and all service monitoring requirements on time and to a high standard;
9. Maintains a high standard of knowledge in the subject area and continues to update this knowledge by attending CPD courses;
10. Works and liaises with the Centre’s multidisciplinary team;
11. Attends team meetings, supervision sessions and training as required;
12. Referring clients to other healthcare professionals where appropriate;
13. Liaising with healthcare professionals as part of a health management team;
14. Other duties as may be delegated in line with the service provision.

Knowledge / Education / Skills

1. Minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience;
2. A Master’s degree in Psychology;
3. Comprehensive training in specific evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as CBT, DBT, MBT, ACT; and experience working within these frameworks
4. Knowledge and experience in conducting psychoeducational and neurodevelopmental assessments
5. A current license/registration to practice as a Psychologist within UAE;
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders;
7. Good computer proficiency (eg. MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions;
2. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance;
3. Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly with patients and staff;
4. Must be flexible with respect to working hours.