Clinical Psychologist

NMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to participate in diagnosing and treating psychiatric illness, working with inpatients and outpatients. The role includes delivering various therapies, conducting psychometric tests, and contributing to research and education while adhering to international guidelines and safety policies.

Ideal candidates have a Master's in Clinical Psychology, a valid DOH license in Abu Dhabi, 3–5 years of experience, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognized institution.
• Valid DOH License as Clinical Psychologist in Abu Dhabi.
• 3–5 years of clinical psychology experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical ethics and confidentiality.
• Excellent command of English; Arabic language desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric interviews and collect data for diagnosis.
• Provide individual, group and family psychotherapies.
• Use behavioral methods to plan therapy frequency and duration.
• Perform psychometric testing for diagnosis and evaluation.
• Engage in research and educational activities to improve methods.
• Stay current with developments in mental health to aid planning.
• Advise community organizations and participate in welfare activities.
• Take after-hours or weekend calls as required by cases or emergencies.
• Comply with international guidelines, HAAD/Joint Commission International norms.
• Follow OSH and infection control policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Experience 3-5 yrs

Medical ethics

English proficiency

Arabic language desirable

Interpersonal skills

Psychological tests

Education

Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology

DOH License as Clinical Psychologist (Abu Dhabi)

Job description

Job description

Participates in the diagnosis and therapy of psychiatric illness. Serves as a professional assistant to Psychiatrists who provide psychiatric care to inpatients and outpatients with mental or psychological illnesses; and engages in preventive care as a part of an integrated program of curative and preventive medicine.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychiatric interviews and collects data for diagnostic purposes.
• Provides various psychotherapies, including individual, group and family therapies.
• Uses behavioral methods for the treatment of children and adults and plans the frequency, intensity and duration of therapy.
• Performs psychometric (mental measuring) testing for diagnosis and evaluation of therapy.
• Engages in research and educational activities that will improve methods and techniques for the management of emotionally disturbed patients.
• Keeps current with ideas in the fields of personality development and adjustment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental disorders to assist in the planning of mental health progress.
• Provides advice to community organizations and participates in related psychological and welfare activities.
• Takes after hours or weekend calls as required by specific cases or in emergency situations as requested.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
• To follow appropriate international guidelines, HAAD regulations and Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.
• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements
• Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
• Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports
• Comply with Waste management procedures and policies
• Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems

Qualifications

• Valid DOH License as Clinical Psychologist in Abu Dhabi
• Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognized college or university.
• Min 3-5 years' experience in the field of clinical psychology.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical ethics with regard to the obligation to maintain work confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of intelligence, achievement, interest, personality and other psychological tests and measuring devices.
• Valid home country License/Registration from the home country.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients and families.