Clinical Psychologist - Therapy, Assessment & Research

NMC healthcare LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,880 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

NMC healthcare LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to assess and treat psychiatric conditions in inpatients and outpatients as part of an integrated mental health program.

The role includes conducting diagnostic interviews, administering psychometric tests, and delivering individual, group and family therapies, with responsibilities ranging from prevention to research and education in mental health.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognized college or university.
• At least 2 years of experience in clinical psychology.
• Current licensure in country of origin and HAAD license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients and families.

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 and 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 Head of Department.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology

HAAD license to practice in Abu Dhabi

Current licensure in country of origin

Tools

Psychometric tests

Mental measurement devices

Job description

NMC healthcare LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to assess and treat psychiatric conditions in inpatients and outpatients as part of an integrated mental health program.

The role includes conducting diagnostic interviews, administering psychometric tests, and delivering individual, group and family therapies, with responsibilities ranging from prevention to research and education in mental health.