Clinical Psychologist

NMC Hospital; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Dubai is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to conduct psychiatric interviews, provide therapies, and perform psychometric testing. The ideal candidate must have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Excellent communication skills in English are required, and knowledge of Arabic is a plus. This position requires adherence to international guidelines and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. Degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognized institution.
• 3+ years experience in clinical psychology.
• Current licensure to practice in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychiatric interviews.
• Provides various psychotherapies.
• Offers counseling for marital conflicts.
• Performs psychometric testing.
• Engages in training for managing patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of psychological tests

Confidentiality

Education

Ph.D. Degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts psychiatric interviews and collects data for diagnostic purposes.
• Provides various psychotherapies, including individual, group and family therapies.
• Offers counseling for couples with marital conflicts.
• 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 training 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.
• To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.

QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL SKILLS

• Ph.D. Degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognized college or university. During Ph.D. training the candidate should have undergone clinical training or done clinical work along with the research activities.
• At least with 3 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.
• Current licensure in country of origin and with DOH license to practice in Dubai, UAE.
• 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 & families.