Consultant - Geriatric Psychiatry

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Multidisciplinary clinical environment

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Consultant in Geriatric Psychiatry based in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for older adults, including dementia-related care, with mandatory Arabic proficiency.

The candidate should hold MBBS/MD or equivalent, have a Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry, and possess a UAE license or eligibility for Consultant-level licensing. On-site clinical work and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree.
• Board Certification or recognized Specialist qualification in Psychiatry.
• Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry is required.
• Relevant experience as a Consultant or Specialist Psychiatrist, preferably with significant exposure to geriatric mental health.
• Arabic language proficiency is mandatory.
• Appropriate UAE professional license or eligibility for Consultant-level licensing in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for adult and geriatric patients.
• Manage complex psychiatric and behavioral conditions affecting older adults.
• Assess and treat behavioral and psychological symptoms associated with dementia.
• Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and clinical risk assessments.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to other medical specialties regarding behavioral and mental health concerns.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and prognosis.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, education, and other departmental activities.

Skills

Arabic language proficiency

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Consultant - Geriatric Psychiatry

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Mental Health Care

Function: Physician

Experience: Relevant Consultant or Specialist Psychiatry experience with significant exposure to geriatric mental health

Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

A Consultant Geriatric Psychiatry opportunity is available in Dubai, United Arab Emirates within the Mental Health Care industry for an experienced psychiatrist with fellowship training in Geriatric Psychiatry. The consultant will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for adult and older patients, with particular emphasis on complex mental health and behavioral conditions affecting older adults. Arabic language proficiency is mandatory for this position, supporting effective communication with patients and families and the delivery of culturally appropriate psychiatric care.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Mental Health Care

Function: Physician

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for adult and geriatric patients.
• Manage complex psychiatric and behavioral conditions affecting older adults.
• Assess and treat behavioral and psychological symptoms associated with dementia.
• Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and clinical risk assessments.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to other medical specialties regarding behavioral and mental health concerns.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and prognosis.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, education, and other departmental activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree.
• Board Certification or recognized Specialist qualification in Psychiatry.
• Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry is required.
• Relevant experience as a Consultant or Specialist Psychiatrist, preferably with significant exposure to geriatric mental health.
• Strong clinical expertise in assessing and managing complex psychiatric conditions in older adults.
• Arabic language proficiency is mandatory.
• Appropriate UAE professional license or eligibility for Consultant-level licensing in Dubai.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience

• Dementia-related psychiatric and behavioral conditions.
• Delirium in older adults.
• Mood Disorders.
• Psychosis.Anxiety Disorders.
• Behavioral Disorders in Older Adults.
• Hospital-based Psychiatry.
• Academic Medical Center experience.
• Specialized Mental Health Care.
• Multidisciplinary Geriatric Care.

Clinical Expertise

• Geriatric Psychiatry
• Adult Psychiatry
• Dementia-related Behavioral Symptoms
• Psychiatric Assessment
• Clinical Risk Assessment
• Psychopharmacology
• Non-pharmacological Interventions
• Mental Health Care for Older Adults
• Behavioral Health Management
• Multidisciplinary Psychiatric Care
• Patient and Family Counselling

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and continuing medical education opportunities.
• Multidisciplinary and supportive clinical environment.
• Opportunity to work within an established healthcare organization.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East supports the recruitment of experienced medical professionals for healthcare opportunities across the Middle East.