Clinical Psychologist

AS Health; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to provide high-quality, evidence-based therapies to patients. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, conducting thorough assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop effective care plans. The ideal candidate will engage in face-to-face sessions, contribute to clinical outcomes, and participate in ongoing professional development. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence in patient care, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of individuals seeking support.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing evidence-based therapies to individuals and groups.
• Ability to conduct complex assessments and formulate therapy plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients and ensure high-quality therapy.
• Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to service development.

Skills

Therapeutic Techniques

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Clinical Supervision

Education

Relevant Degree in Health or Psychology

Professional Registration

Tools

Elite System

Job description

· To work autonomously to provide high quality evidence-based therapies to individual and groups of patients.

· Manage a caseload of patients with responsibility for assessment (including risk), formulation and therapy.

· To spend a minimum of six out of eight sessions engaged in face-to-face work with patients each day (pro-rata for part time staff) unless otherwise agreed.

· To offer assessment; routine (i.e., intake interviews) and complex assessments to patients (i.e., risk assessment, psychometric, and neuropsychological where appropriate etc.) and provide reports when necessary.

· To proactively contribute to the achievement of good clinical outcomes for patients and evaluate the efficacy of the therapies provided using standardized outcome measures.

· Communicate with patients and their families in a way that is open, sensitive, empathic, and caring.

· To work with multidisciplinary team colleagues to develop comprehensive care plans.

· To make appropriate referrals when necessary and be responsible for following these up.

· To maintain retention of patients above agreed rate (currently 75%) and keep no show rate under agreed rate (Currently 10%).

Teaching, Training, and Supervision:

· Participate in monthly clinical supervision – internally or externally.

· To deliver teaching/training/presentations when required.

General:

· Contribute to service development and innovation.

· To attend monthly team meetings and contribute to these.

· Record all information accurately and maintain up to date clinical records using the elite system.

Working as Part of a Team:

· Maintain professional relationships with colleagues whilst being mindful of appropriate boundaries.

· Participate in the annual appraisal process.

· Maintain a good working environment by being respectful and compassionate towards colleagues.

Managing Self:

· Seek advice from clinical manager whenever necessary.

· Participate in regular management and clinical supervision.

· Develop and agree your annual development plan using the appraisal process.

· Be responsible for identifying areas for own professional development.

· Keep up to date with latest clinical developments, guidance, and research in the field.

· Maintain registration with DOH, alongside professional registration in country of registration.

· Comply with all ACPN policies, procedures, and protocols.

· Maintain professional approach to work.

Service Improvement:

· To continually work towards improving and maintaining high standards.

· To initiate and develop new methods/ways of working in consultation with Clinical Lead.

· Actively contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures based upon best practice.

· To actively seek user feedback and use this to enhance practice.