Clinical Psychologist

Compass Associates; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 272,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Free hotel accommodation for the first

Annual air ticket

Medical insurance

License costs covered

CPD and career growth

Job summary

Compass Associates are recruiting a Clinical Psychologist for a brand-new mental health and wellbeing service in the UAE. The role focuses on robust assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary residential setting.

The successful candidate will join a world-class team, deliver CBT/DBT therapies, work on service development and ensure high standards of patient care in Abu Dhabi/Dubai.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist with a BSc/MSc and/or relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Must meet UAE DOH Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR).
• Ideally 2 years post-qualification experience in mental health settings.
• Arabic speaking is essential.
• Experience delivering CBT/DBT therapies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive psychological assessment, formulation and intervention across the service.
• Assess and support individuals with a range of mental health difficulties.
• Develop individualised psychological treatment and wellbeing plans.
• Deliver CBT and/or DBT interventions.
• Provide individual and group interventions where required.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, treatment planning and case reviews.
• Support psychological risk assessment and management.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes and patient progress.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians and nurses within the MDT.
• Contribute to development of psychological pathways and services.

Skills

Arabic speaking

Assessment skills

Formulation

CBT/DBT

MDT collaboration

Education

BSc/MSc in Psychology

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Do you want to earn tax-free and relocate to the UAE? Read on for more information…

Clinical Psychologist – Relocation to the UAE - Arabic Speaking

New Mental Health & Wellness Service

Abu Dhabi / Dubai, UAE (Relocation support offered)

*Must be fluent in Arabic*

Are you a Clinical Psychologist looking for an opportunity to join a brand-new, highly specialist mental health and wellness service in the UAE?

Are you passionate about delivering evidence-based psychological interventions and looking for the opportunity to help establish psychological services within a new multidisciplinary clinical environment?

If so, this could be the role for you!

Overview:

Compass Associates are proud to be working with a new, highly specialist mental health and wellbeing provider to recruit Clinical Psychologists to join their expanding multidisciplinary clinical team in the UAE.

The service has been developed as a world-class specialist environment focused on mental health, psychological wellbeing, personal development and long-term wellness. Providing structured, individualised programmes, the service takes a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to supporting individuals throughout their clinical journey.

This is an exciting opportunity for Clinical Psychologists to join the service during its development and contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality psychological care within a specialist residential clinical environment.

The service is looking for strong clinical generalists with excellent psychological assessment, formulation and intervention skills, who are confident working with a range of mental health and psychological presentations.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, Clinical Psychologists will work alongside Psychiatrists, physicians, nurses and wider clinical colleagues to provide psychologically informed care throughout the patient's programme of treatment and wellbeing.

This is an opportunity to join a new service where clinicians will not only deliver direct clinical care but will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of clinical pathways, processes and psychological services from the outset.

Salary and Benefits:

The Clinical Psychologist positions are offering £60,000 – £70,000 GBP equivalent tax free per annum, depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Tax-free salary
• Free hotel accommodation for the first month
• Annual air ticket (cost covered for the initial ticket too)
• Medical insurance
• License costs covered
• Career growth and CPD
• Relocation allowance of up to £6,000 GBP
• Opportunity to join a brand-new, highly specialist mental health and wellness service
• Work within an international and highly multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of psychological services from the outset

Location:

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity requiring international relocation, with the role based on site. The facility is located in the UAE, between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, meaning candidates can choose to live in either city or the surrounding areas.

Work Pattern:

Full-time positions are available, with Clinical Psychologists working across the different areas of the service as required. The role will involve providing psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention within a multidisciplinary residential clinical environment.

• HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist with a BSc, MSc and/or relevant postgraduate qualification
• Must be able to meet the UAE Department of Health (DOH) Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR)
• Ideally a minimum of 2 years' relevant post-qualification experience in mental health settings
• Strong experience in psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention
• Experience delivering evidence-based psychological therapies, such as CBT and/or DBT
• Arabic speaking is essential

Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver comprehensive psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention across the service
• Assess and support individuals experiencing a range of mental health and psychological difficulties
• Develop individualised psychological treatment and wellbeing plans
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, including CBT and/or DBT
• Provide both individual and group psychological interventions where required
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, treatment planning and case reviews
• Support psychological risk assessment and management
• Monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes and patient progress
• Work collaboratively with Psychiatrists, physicians, nurses and wider clinical colleagues within the MDT
• Contribute psychological expertise to clinical discussions and service planning
• Support clinical governance, audit and continuous service improvement
• Contribute to the development of psychological pathways, processes and services within the new facility
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure documentation meets relevant regulatory and professional standards

Interview Process:

• This will be a competency-based interview process, focusing on psychological assessment and formulation, clinical intervention, risk management, multidisciplinary working and the candidate's ability to apply psychological models within a specialist mental health and clinical setting.
• Arabic language competency will be assessed conversationally as part of the interview process.

A candidate information pack including the full job description is available upon request.