Consultant Psychiatrist (Arabic Speaker) – Saudi Arabia

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 195,868 - 235,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Family benefits

Health insurance

Housing and transportation allowance

Annual airfare allowance

Paid annual leave

CME and professional development support

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a leading healthcare organization in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will focus on comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and treatment for mental health disorders.

Qualifications include an MBBS degree, Board Certification in Psychiatry, and fluency in Arabic and English. Benefits include a competitive tax-free salary, family benefits, housing allowance, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of post-board consultant experience in Psychiatry within a reputed hospital.
• Strong expertise in adult psychiatry and mental health management.
• Experience with community psychiatry and multidisciplinary mental health programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Provide pharmacological treatment and psychotherapy.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient psychiatric cases.
• Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions.

Skills

Fluency in Arabic and English

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient counseling skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Board Certification / Fellowship in Psychiatry

SCFHS Consultant Registration/License

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist who is fluent in Arabic to join a leading healthcare organization in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with a broad range of mental health disorders while ensuring compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support mental wellness across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, PTSD, and other mental health conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide pharmacological treatment, psychotherapy, counseling, and behavioral interventions where appropriate.
• Manage both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric cases.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric care when required.
• Collaborate with psychologists, neurologists, primary care physicians, social workers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive mental healthcare.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with Saudi healthcare regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing medical education programs.
• Ensure patient confidentiality, ethical standards, and adherence to mental health best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by SCFHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties).
• Board Certification / Fellowship in Psychiatry.
• Valid SCFHS Consultant Registration/License or eligibility.
• Minimum 5–7 years of post-board consultant experience in Psychiatry within a reputed hospital or mental health center.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.
• Strong expertise in adult psychiatry and mental health management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient counseling skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in community psychiatry and multidisciplinary mental health programs.
• Exposure to psychotherapy and behavioral therapy approaches.
• Academic and research experience is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Family benefits
• Health insurance
• Housing and transportation allowanceAnnual airfare allowance
• Paid annual leave
• CME and professional development support