Consultant Child Psychiatrist - Arabic Speaker

SearchPlus HR; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Assistance with UAE licensing

Job summary

SearchPlus HR seeks an experienced Consultant Child Psychiatrist who is fluent in Arabic to join a leading healthcare organisation in Abu Dhabi or Al Ain, UAE. The role focuses on comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment for children, with close collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team.

You will develop individualised treatment plans, manage a range of paediatric mental health conditions, and participate in education, CPD and service development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognised institution.
• Recognised postgraduate qualification in Child Psychiatry / Psychiatry.
• Consultant-level clinical experience in Child Psychiatry.
• Experience exclusively or predominantly focused on paediatric mental health.
• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing in the UAE.
• Arabic speaker is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for children.
• Develop individualised treatment plans based on clinical needs and developmental stage.
• Assess and manage ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression and behavioural disorders.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Provide medication management when indicated and monitor responses.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams including paediatricians and therapists.
• Participate in case discussions, CPD activities and service development.

Skills

Arabic speaker

Education

Medical degree

Postgraduate qualification in Child Psychiatry

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Child Psychiatrist – Arabic Speaker to join a leading healthcare organisation in Abu Dhabi or Al Ain, UAE.

The successful candidate will provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment exclusively for children, working closely with families and a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for children with a range of mental health and behavioural conditions.
• Develop individualised treatment plans based on each child's clinical needs and developmental stage.
• Assess and manage conditions including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, behavioural disorders, developmental concerns, trauma-related conditions, and other childhood psychiatric conditions .
• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and appropriate risk evaluations.
• Provide medication management where clinically indicated and monitor treatment response and side effects.
• Work closely with parents and caregivers to provide education, guidance, and appropriate therapeutic recommendations.
• Collaborate with paediatricians, psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, and other allied health professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and treatment planning.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and comprehensive clinical records.
• Contribute to clinical quality improvement, patient safety, and service development initiatives.
• Participate in teaching, supervision, and continuing professional development activities where required.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Competitive consultant-level salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a leading healthcare organisation in Abu Dhabi or Al Ain .
• Professional multidisciplinary working environment.
• Opportunities for career development and continuing education.
• Relocation support, subject to employer policy.
• Assistance with UAE licensing and credentialing where applicable.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognised institution.
• Recognised postgraduate qualification in Child Psychiatry / Psychiatry .
• Consultant-level clinical experience in Child Psychiatry .
• Experience exclusively or predominantly focused on paediatric mental health .
• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing/classification in the UAE , subject to the relevant health authority requirements.
• Arabic speaker – mandatory.
• Strong experience in the assessment and management of childhood psychiatric and developmental conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and their families.
• International or Western clinical experience is an advantage.