Clinical Psychologist - NMC ProVita Abu Dhabi

NMC GROUP SERVICES.; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NMC GROUP SERVICES. in Abu Dhabi seeks a licensed pediatric psychologist to conduct age-appropriate assessments, develop ABA-informed intervention plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support children with autism, ADHD and developmental delays.

You will work with families, educators and therapists, provide caregiver coaching, and monitor outcomes using data-driven methods to adapt strategies for school, home and community.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with DOH qualification requirements.
• Master’s degree in Clinical/Developmental Psychology or related field.
• DOH Psychology License or eligibility for licensure.
• Formal training or certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive psychological and developmental assessments for children and adolescents.
• Develop and implement ABA-informed behavioral intervention plans.
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and monitor outcomes with data.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary rehabilitation team to integrate goals.
• Provide caregiver coaching and family education to support strategies at home.
• Work with schools, families, and therapists to ensure consistent approaches.
• Apply evidence-based interventions for autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and related conditions.

Conocimientos

Psychological assessment

ABA principles

Functional Behavioral Assessment

Data-based interventions

Collaborative teamwork

Emotional regulation support

CBT

Family coaching

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Pediatric psychology

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in Clinical/Developmental Psychology

DOH Psychology License

ABA training/certification

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive age-appropriate psychological and developmental assessments for children and adolescents covering cognitive emotional behavioral adaptive social developmental and functional domains Perform detailed psychological and behavioral evaluations using standardized validated assessment tools appropriate to the child s developmental level presenting needs cultural context and educational environment Conduct functional behavioral assessments FBA and identify behavioral emotional developmental and environmental factors contributing to challenging behaviors and functional difficulties Develop and implement individualized evidence-based behavioral intervention plans incorporating Applied Behavior Analysis ABA principles and other appropriate psychological and behavioral approaches Design monitor and modify individualized behavior support programs targeting communication social interaction emotional regulation adaptive functioning independence learning readiness and reduction of challenging behaviors Apply evidence-based ABA strategies including positive reinforcement prompting shaping task analysis functional communication training antecedent-based interventions and other clinically appropriate behavioral techniques Monitor behavioral and developmental outcomes through systematic data collection analysis and documentation using objective measures to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and make appropriate modifications Provide individual psychological and behavioral interventions for children and adolescents presenting with autism spectrum disorder ADHD developmental delay learning difficulties emotional and behavioral concerns and other neurodevelopmental conditions Provide age-appropriate psychological support to children experiencing anxiety emotional dysregulation adjustment difficulties social challenges low self-esteem or other psychological concerns that may affect participation and functioning Support the development of emotional regulation coping skills social skills adaptive behaviors communication and independence in collaboration with the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team Participate actively in multidisciplinary team MDT assessments case conferences and rehabilitation planning to ensure psychology and behavioral goals are integrated into the child s overall rehabilitation plan Collaborate closely with Speech and Language Therapists Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists physicians nurses educators and other members of the multidisciplinary team to promote coordinated and consistent interventions Collaborate with parents caregivers teachers and school personnel to develop consistent behavioral and psychological strategies across clinical school home and community environments Provide caregiver and family education psychoeducation and behavioral coaching to enhance understanding of the child s developmental psychological and behavioral needs and support implementation of recommended strategies at home

Education and Training

• EducationBachelor’s degree in Psychology with a relevant postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or equivalent qualification that meets the DOH Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) for the applicable Psychology license.
• Education and training must meet the requirements for obtaining/maintaining a valid DOH Psychology License.
• Master’s degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or a related field.
• Additional formal training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), developmental psychology, behavioral intervention, or pediatric rehabilitation.

Experience

• ExperienceMaster’s degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or a related field.
• Additional formal training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), developmental psychology, behavioral intervention, or pediatric rehabilitation.
• Additional formal training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), developmental psychology, behavioral intervention, or pediatric rehabilitation.
• 3+ years of clinical experience, preferably in pediatric psychology, developmental services, pediatric rehabilitation or school-based rehabilitation.
• Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, learning difficulties and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Experience in implementing ABA-informed behavioral intervention programs and functional behavioral assessments.

Certification and Licensure

• Valid DOH License in the applicable Psychology specialty.
• Valid BLS Provider Certificate.
• Relevant professional registration/certification as required by DOH and the organization.
• Recognized ABA certification, such as BCBA or equivalent internationally recognized ABA qualification, where applicable to the scope of practice.
• Additional certifications in pediatric behavioral intervention, developmental assessment or relevant evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Job Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge and demonstrated competency in psychological assessment, diagnosis/formulation and evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Knowledge and practical application of behavioral assessment and intervention, including Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and individualized behavior support planning.
• Working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles, including positive reinforcement, prompting, shaping, task analysis, functional communication training and data-based intervention.
• Ability to assess and support children with developmental, behavioral, emotional cognitive and neurodevelopmental needs.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding, confidentiality, informed consent and ethical standards applicable to pediatric psychological practice.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation team and collaborate with families, caregivers, educators and other professionals.
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, behavioral data collection and outcome-monitoring skills.
• Advanced knowledge of pediatric psychology, developmental disorders and neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Experience with standardized pediatric cognitive, developmental, behavioral, adaptive and psychological assessment tools.
• Knowledge of school-based behavioral and psychological interventions, individualized education/behavior plans and classroom behavioral strategies.
• Additional competency in CBT, play therapy, family therapy, social skills interventions, emotional regulation and other evidence-based pediatric interventions.
• Experience with caregiver coaching, teacher training and implementation of behavioral strategies across home, school and community settings.
• Knowledge of assistive communication, functional communication strategies and collaboration with Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy services.