Consultant - Pediatric Psychiatrist

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Support with relocation

Modern clinical facilities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East in Dubai is seeking a Consultant – Pediatric Psychiatrist to join their growing Hospital and Health Care team. This senior role requires a CCT-qualified psychiatrist with fluency in Arabic, dedicated to providing high-quality mental health services to children and adolescents.

The successful candidate will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in a supportive environment.

Competitive salary with benefits including support with relocation and licensing.

Qualifications

• CCT Certificate of Completion of Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Fluency in Arabic is essential.
• Proven experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing follow-up and treatment monitoring.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Pediatric psychiatry

Child and adolescent psychiatry

Arabic communication

English communication

Medication management

Clinical documentation

Family-centered care

Culturally sensitive approach

Psychiatric assessment

Clinical risk assessment

Education

CCT Certificate of Completion of Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

DHA license eligibility

Job description

Role Summary

Consultant – Pediatric PsychiatristLocation: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIndustry: Hospital and Health CareJob Type: Full‑timeSalary: 65,000–90,000 AED (estimated, confirm with employer)

Consultant – Pediatric Psychiatrist in Dubai is a senior opportunity for a CCT‑qualified child and adolescent psychiatry specialist with Arabic fluency and strong experience in assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health conditions in children and adolescents. This role is ideal for a compassionate consultant psychiatrist who can provide culturally sensitive care, work closely with families, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support high‑quality pediatric mental health services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents presenting with emotional, behavioral, developmental, or mental health concerns.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of pediatric mental health conditions using evidence‑based psychiatric practice.
• Develop individualized treatment plans that may include psychotherapy, medication management, behavioral interventions, family support, and multidisciplinary care.
• Provide ongoing follow‑up, treatment monitoring, risk assessment, medication review, and progress evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with psychologists, pediatricians, therapists, nurses, school counselors, and allied health professionals.
• Engage with families in Arabic and English where required, offering education, support, guidance, and clear explanations of diagnosis and treatment options.
• Support culturally sensitive care for Arabic‑speaking children, adolescents, and families.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, clinical meetings, care planning sessions, and service coordination.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical records, consultation notes, risk assessments, treatment plans, and follow‑up documentation.
• Ensure adherence to DHA regulations, ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and best clinical practices.
• Provide patient‑centered care that respects child safety, family involvement, dignity, and emotional well‑being.
• Contribute to clinical governance, service improvement, professional learning, and high‑quality pediatric mental health service delivery.
• Manage cases with strong organizational discipline, time management, and appropriate clinical escalation when needed.
• Support a safe and therapeutic environment for children, adolescents, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Ideal Profile

• CCT Certificate of Completion of Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Eligibility for DHA licensure or active DHA license.
• Fluency in Arabic is essential.
• Strong English communication skills are required.
• Proven experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical mental health setting.
• Strong diagnostic, clinical, interpersonal, and patient‑management skills.
• Experience working in the Middle East or with Arabic‑speaking populations is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate and patient‑centered approach to pediatric psychiatry care.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Culturally sensitive approach with the ability to support families through complex mental health concerns.
• Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, clinical documentation, continuous development, and evidence‑based care.

Skills Set

• Pediatric psychiatry
• Child and adolescent psychiatry
• Child mental health
• Adolescent mental health
• Psychiatric assessment
• Mental health diagnosis
• Psychotherapy planning
• Medication management
• Family‑centered care
• Arabic communication
• English communication
• CCT qualification
• DHA license eligibility
• Pediatric behavioral health
• Clinical risk assessment
• Multidisciplinary care
• Psychologist collaboration
• Pediatrician collaboration
• Therapist coordination
• School counselor coordination
• Family education
• Patient counselling
• Clinical documentation
• Confidential medical records
• Cultural sensitivity
• Ethical psychiatric care
• Clinical meetings
• Case discussions
• Time management
• Patient‑centered care

Benefits / Why Join Us

This opportunity is ideal for a Consultant – Pediatric Psychiatrist seeking a senior role in Dubai’s growing Hospital and Health Care sector. The position offers a competitive tax‑free salary package, support with relocation and licensing where applicable, modern clinical facilities, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to work with a diverse pediatric population. It is a strong career move for an Arabic‑speaking child and adolescent psychiatrist who wants to deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive care in a dynamic healthcare market.