Clinical/Counseling Psychologist

Client of Alert HR Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established mental health clinic in Dubai is seeking a qualified clinical psychologist to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to transform mental health care in the region, focusing on exemplary client service and professional development. You will assess clients' needs, develop treatment programs, and provide supervision to less experienced psychologists. With the support of a multidisciplinary team, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families seeking mental health support. Join a forward-thinking clinic that values growth and community involvement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical and malpractice insurance

Soft landing package with 1-month free accommodation

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified clinical psychologist with 3-5 years of experience.
• Trained in the West with licensure eligibility in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs using various methods including psychometric tests.
• Plan and adapt treatment programs in collaboration with colleagues.
• Provide clinical supervision and training to team members.

Skills

Psycho-educational Assessments

Counseling

Experience with eating disorders

Cultural competency

Clinical supervision

Arabic language skills

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Specialized training in relevant fields

Job description

Our client is a Dubai-based mental health and wellness clinic that offers outpatient services to children, adults, couples, and families. They are the leading mental health clinic in the UAE, with a team of over 30 psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and speech & language therapists providing integrated care for their clients.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation with unlimited growth potential;
• Ongoing professional development and world-class supervision from experts in the field of eating disorders;
• Medical- and malpractice insurance;
• Soft landing package with 1-month free accommodation;
• Licensing support.
  

Who you are
You must be a qualified and experienced clinical psychologist with experience in working with people who require counseling on various concerns to join its growing team in Dubai. You must have an exciting far-reaching vision for transforming mental health in the region and beyond, anchored in exemplary client service, unmatched professional development and deep community involvement.

Skills & Competencies:

• Specific expertise in one or more of the following areas a plus:
• Psycho-educational Assessments
• Parenting
• Ability to provide client service in Arabic is a plus (but not required)
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations
• Experience with clinical supervision

Education & Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctorate level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
• Specialized training and minimum of 3 years of work experience for Doctorate and 5 years for Master's level, including at least 1 year of experience in working with people with eating disorders
• Trained in the West (North American, Western Europe, Australia etc.)
• Dubai Health Authority (DHA) or Community Development Authority (CDA) licensable
  

Description

• Assess your clients' needs, abilities or behaviour using a variety of methods, including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of their behaviour
• Plan, monitor and adapt appropriate treatment programmes and interventions, including therapy, counselling or advice, in collaboration with colleagues
• Offer therapy and treatments for issues relating to a range of mental health conditions
• Evaluate the efficacy and outcome of treatments
• Provide consultation to other members of the multidisciplinary team, encouraging a psychological approach in their work
• Counsel and support careers
• Develop and evaluate service provision for clients
• Carry out applied research, adding to the evidence base of practice in a variety of healthcare settings
• Provide clinical supervision to less experienced psychologists and members of the wider multidisciplinary team
• Provide psychology teaching and training to other members of the team.