Clinical Social Worker — Patient & Family Wellbeing (UAE)

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Social Worker to support patients and families with psychosocial, emotional, and environmental challenges within a healthcare setting. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with government and charity agencies to improve quality of life.

You will also safeguard vulnerable groups, comply with UAE mental health laws, and collaborate with a

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field (mandatory).
• Currently based in the UAE.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ clinical experience, preferable in healthcare or mental health.
• Eligible for DOH (Abu Dhabi) Clinical Social Worker license as per PQR requirements.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, ethics, and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide case management for vulnerable patients and coordinate with government and charity agencies.
• Support safeguarding of children, women, elderly, and vulnerable adults; report abuse or neglect as required.
• Ensure compliance with UAE mental health laws, including Federal Law No. (10) of 2023.
• Assist with caseload management and supervise junior staff when required.
• Communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Participate in wellbeing initiatives, professional development, and research activities.
• Be available to provide services during and outside official working hours when required.

Skills

compassionate

experienced

Clinical Social Worker

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 01/23/2026

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Social Worker to support patients and families with psychosocial, emotional, and environmental challenges, helping to improve overall quality of life within a healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans

Provide case management for vulnerable patients and coordinate with government and charity agencies

Support safeguarding of children, women, elderly, and vulnerable adults ; report abuse or neglect as required

Ensure compliance with UAE mental health laws , including Federal Law No. (10) of 2023

Assist with caseload management and supervise junior staff when required

Communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and provide emotional support to patients and families

Participate in wellbeing initiatives, professional development, and research activities

Be available to provide services during and outside official working hours when required

Requirements

To be considered, you need to meet the following requirements:

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field ( mandatory )

Currently based in the UAE

Minimum 3–5 years’ clinical experience , preferably in healthcare or mental health

Eligible for DOH (Abu Dhabi) Clinical Social Worker license as per PQR requirements

Strong knowledge of safeguarding, ethics, and professional boundaries.

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