Clinical Psychologist

NMC GROUP SERVICES.; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC GROUP SERVICES in Dubai seeks a licensed clinical psychologist to conduct psychiatric interviews, collect data for diagnosis, and provide individual, group, and family therapies. The role includes psychometric testing, research, and community advisory work, with after-hours availability as needed.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, have at least 2 years of clinical experience, and possess DOH licensure for Dubai. English fluency is essential; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognized college or university.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical psychology experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical ethics with regard to confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of intelligence, achievement, interest, personality tests and measuring devices.
• Current licensure to practice in Dubai, UAE (DOH) and licensure from country of origin.
• Excellent command of oral and written English; Arabic knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychiatric interviews and collects data for diagnostic purposes.
• Provides various psychotherapies (individual, group, family).
• Offers counseling for couples with marital conflicts.
• Uses behavioral methods to plan therapy frequency, intensity, and duration.
• Performs psychometric testing for diagnosis and evaluation of therapy.
• Engages in research and educational activities to improve mental health methods.
• Keeps current with ideas in personality development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders.
• Provides advice to community organizations and participates in welfare activities.
• Takes after-hours or weekend calls as required by cases or emergencies.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Chief Psychiatrist.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ethics knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology

Tools

Psychological testing knowledge

Job description

• Conducts psychiatric interviews and collects data for diagnostic purposes.

1. Provides various psychotherapies, including individual, group and family therapies.

1. Offers counseling for couples with marital conflicts.

1. Uses behavioral methods for the treatment of children and adults and plans the frequency, intensity and duration of therapy.

1. Performs psychometric (mental measuring) testing for diagnosis and evaluation of therapy.

1. Engages in research and educational activities that will improve methods and techniques for the management of emotionally disturbed patients.

1. 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.

1. Provides advice to community organizations and participates in related psychological and welfare activities.

1. Takes after hours or weekend calls as required by specific cases or in emergency situations as requested.

1. Performs related duties as assigned by the Chief Psychiatrist.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognized college or university.

1. At least with 2 years' experience in the field of clinical psychology.

   
   
   
   

   1. Comprehensive knowledge of medical ethics with regard to the obligation to maintain work confidentiality.

   
   
   
   

1. Working knowledge of intelligence, achievement, interest, personality and other psychological tests and measuring devices.

1. Current licensure in country of origin and with DOH license to practice in Dubai, UAE.

1. Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.

1. Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients & families.