Consultant Psychiatrist

Astra ProMed; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Licensing assistance

Job summary

Astra ProMed in Dubai seeks a highly qualified Consultant Psychiatrist to deliver comprehensive mental health care within a leading healthcare facility. You will diagnose, treat, and manage a broad range of psychiatric conditions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellence in communication, and a commitment to patient-centered services.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
• Postgraduate qualification or residency in Psychiatry.
• Board certification or consultant-level qualification in Psychiatry.
• Internationally recognized qualifications are highly desirable.
• 5–10 years of relevant post-specialization experience.
• Excellent communication, clinical judgment, leadership, and patient counseling skills.
• Eligible for DHA Consultant Psychiatry license in Dubai, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of psychiatric and mental health disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, and risk assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based psychiatric interventions.
• Diagnose and treat depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other complex conditions.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, including monitoring effectiveness and adverse effects.
• Provide psychotherapeutic interventions and counseling within authorized clinical privileges.
• Manage psychiatric emergencies, suicidal risk, acute psychosis, and behavioral crises.
• Coordinate care for patients with substance use disorders and coexisting psychiatric conditions.
• Collaborate with psychologists, neurologists, social workers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, and relapse prevention.
• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, patient confidentiality, mental health legislation, and clinical safety standards.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Psychopharmacology

Psychotherapy

Clinical leadership

Patient communication

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Postgraduate Psychiatry qualification

Board certification in Psychiatry

Internationally recognized qualifications (American Board / UK CCT / etc.)

5–10 years post-specialization experience

Job description

We're Hiring | Consultant Psychiatrist

Location: Dubai

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai, UAE.

The ideal candidate should possess extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and comprehensive mental healthcare. The role requires excellent clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of psychiatric and mental health disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, and risk assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based psychiatric interventions.
• Diagnose and treat depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other complex psychiatric conditions.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, including treatment effectiveness and adverse effects.
• Provide psychotherapeutic interventions and psychiatric counseling within authorized clinical privileges.
• Manage psychiatric emergencies, suicidal risk, acute psychosis, and behavioral crises.
• Coordinate care for patients with substance use disorders and coexisting psychiatric conditions.
• Collaborate with psychologists, neurologists, social workers, and multidisciplinary mental health teams.
• Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, and relapse prevention.
• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, patient confidentiality, mental health legislation, and clinical safety standards.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification or residency training in Psychiatry.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant-level qualification in Psychiatry.
• American Board, UK CCT, Canadian, Australian, European, or other internationally recognized qualifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant post-specialization experience preferred.
• Strong expertise in psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and complex mental health management.
• Excellent communication, clinical judgment, leadership, and patient counseling skills.
• Eligible for DHA Consultant Psychiatry classification/license in Dubai, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements

• Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Dubai.
• Modern mental healthcare facilities and multidisciplinary clinical support.
• Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to applicable employment terms.
• Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.