Clinical Psychologist-Clinical Psychology

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Clinical Psychologist to deliver independent psychological assessments and intervention plans. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary medical team to support patient care in a tertiary hospital setting.

Required five years of clinical psychology experience, two years of psychotherapy with diverse age groups, and current DOH Abu Dhabi licensure. Master’s in Clinical Psychology is required; PhD is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in clinical psychology in a clinical setting.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in psychotherapy with adults, adolescents, paediatric and/or geriatric patients.
• Strong psychodiagnostic skills and ability to develop assessment and intervention plans.
• Currently licensed as Clinical Psychologist by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi.
• PhD in Clinical Psychology or related specialty is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, high-quality psychological assessments and intervention plans.
• Collaborate with other medical teams to integrate care.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Psychotherapy

Psychopathology diagnosis

Patient assessment

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (DOH Abu Dhabi)

PhD in Clinical Psychology (desirable)

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Clinical Psychologist-Clinical Psychology

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

To provide care for patients presenting with psychological difficulties by delivering independent and high-quality psychological assessment and intervention plans in collaboration with other medical teams

Qualifications

Experience :-

Required:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in the field of clinical psychology, dealing with cases of psychopathology, in a clinical setting. Training can be counted of the five years if a valid training certificate in a recognized institution was submitted.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in conducting psychotherapy with adults, adolescents, paediatric and/or geriatric patients.
• Stronghold of psychopathology diagnosis, assessment and intervention plans.

Desired:

• Further knowledge in, experience with and exposure to different clinical settings, cases, populations and intervention techniques are desired.

Educational Qualification: Required:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology plus five years’ experience in a clinical setting.
• Currently licensed as Clinical Psychologist by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi.
• A PhD in Clinical Psychology or other related clinical specialty is desirable.

Desired:

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About Us

At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first. Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care. From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality‑specific care at every stage and in every interaction. As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.

About the Team

About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)

SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient‑centric medical services in the region.

As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2873
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 02/25/2026, 08:30 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Working Type Shift
• Locations Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Business Unit SSMC BU
• Legal Employer Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City LLC