Child Psychologist DOH Licensed/Eligibility letter

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

Job summary

A mental health service provider in the UAE is looking for a Psychologist to provide psychological assessment and treatment for children and adolescents. This role involves managing a caseload, conducting therapies, and writing assessment reports. Applicants must have a Master's degree in Psychology and at least five years of clinical experience. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic interventions are essential. A current practice license in the UAE is also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience.
• Comprehensive training in specific evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as CBT, DBT, MBT, ACT.
• Knowledge and experience in conducting psychoeducational and neurodevelopmental assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychological assessment and treatment of children and adolescents.
• Conducts individual, group, and family therapies as clinically indicated.
• Writes comprehensive psychological assessment reports.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good computer proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

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. Refs clients to other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
13. Liaises 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 licence/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 (e.g., 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.