Clinical Psychologist for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Abu Dhabi seeks a qualified psychologist responsible for applying medical knowledge to patient treatment within the Psychological specialty. The role demands monitoring and providing care to patients, performing psychological evaluations, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. All candidates should have a Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Psychology along with at least two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English is required, and knowledge of Arabic is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience post certification in related field.
• Ability to speak and write in English is required.
• Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and provides care to patients.
• Administers therapy and specialized medical care.
• Analyzes records and reports to diagnose conditions.
• Interacts with patients to gather medical histories.
• Explains procedures and discusses treatments with patients.
• Records notes about patients' conditions for treatment records.

Skills

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to communicate in English

Ability to communicate in Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in Psychology

Job description

Job Summary

This is a position and is responsible for applying medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses for patients within the Neurological Institute – Psychology specialty at CCAD. Under the supervision and guidance of a Consultant physician, this position treats patients directly and/or may make referrals to different members of the health care professional team at CCAD.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within the Psychology specialty.
• Administer therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
• Analyzes records, reports and test results to diagnose patient’s medical condition.
• Interacts with patient to gather additional history and information about medical condition.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patient.
• Provides specific treatments to treat patient medical conditions.
• Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patient’s condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and / or a possible referral to another member of the health care professional team.
• Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment.
• Supplies and provides care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner.
• Takes part in administrative functions that ensure the continued operations of the clinical environment, such as committees, task forces and performance improvement measures.
• Provide hospital on‑call in‑patient coverage as deemed necessary.
• Follows ethical and regulatory guidelines.
• Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Physician Staff.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of two years’ experience post certification in related field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data at all times.
• Ability to speak and write in English is required.
• Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the field of psychology AND Master’s degree of a minimum two years in Psychology.

Any application submitted without a CV will not be considered.

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