Clinical Psychologist - Sharjah

NMC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sharjah is looking for a Psychiatrist to conduct interviews and provide various therapies. The role involves counseling couples, performing psychometric testing, and engaging in research. The ideal candidate should stay updated on mental health advancements and follow international treatment guidelines. The position requires flexibility for after-hours calls as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting psychiatric interviews and diagnosis.
• Ability to provide individual, group, and family therapies.
• Knowledge of behavioral methods for treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric interviews for diagnostic purposes.
• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
• Engage in research to improve therapeutic methods.

Job description

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 research 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.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Chief Psychiatrist.
• To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.