Consultant Psychiatrist

Client of Davidson consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist with specialized training in Addiction Medicine. This role involves providing clinical care, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychiatric services. You will collaborate closely with leadership to enhance staffing adequacy and contribute to policy development. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years post-fellowship experience and a commitment to evidence-based treatment practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of mental health care within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE post fellowship training required.
• Must have fellowship training in Addiction Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and mentor trainees and junior faculty.
• Ensure patients receive appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Contribute to the development and review of clinical policies and procedures.

Skills

Addiction Medicine

Substance Use Disorder

Clinical Care

Mentoring

Process Improvement

Education

Fellowship in Addiction Medicine

Consultant Psychiatrist qualification

Job description

Davidson Management Consultants have been mandated to recruit a western trained Consultant Psychiatrist with a fellowship training in Addiction Medicine, Substance Use Disorder, for their client in Dubai which is an inpatient mental health facility. We are looking for Consultant Psychiatrists with a minimum of 5 years PQE post fellowship training.

The Consultant Psychiatrist would be responsible for:

1. Providing clinical care.
2. Mentoring trainees and junior faculty.
3. Working closely with the Leadership and Department of Psychiatry to ensure the adequacy of psychiatric and medical staffing to provide clinical care.
4. Ensuring that the patients receive appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medical screening.
5. Assisting in the recruitment of psychiatrists and allied healthcare professionals.
6. Providing oversight for appropriate utilization of services and identifying criteria for level of care.
7. Contributing to the development, approval, and review of all Policies, Procedures, and Protocols that govern clinical care of the patients.
8. Identifying treatment and service gaps.
9. Ensuring that all treatment modalities are consistent with the most recent scientific evidence of effectiveness.
10. Participating in process improvement programs and collaborating with administrative leadership to ensure appropriate medical records are maintained as required by regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
11. Following and complying with all regulations, laws, and standards in relation to substance use disorder treatment.
12. Participating in the development and review of the programs and positions that impact clinical services.
13. Working with the Department of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Medical Director in order to achieve clinical excellence.

Assure that all staff receive appropriate training.