Consultant Psychiatrist - Arabic Speaking

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 502,200 - 725,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary package

Visa sponsorship and relocation support

Private medical insurance

CME support for continuous education

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist—Arabic Speaking to join their team in Dubai, UAE. This full‑time position comes with an attractive salary package of 45,000‑65,000 Dirhams per month, reflecting the vital role in delivering adult mental health services.

The ideal candidate will have a medical degree in Psychiatry, with consultant-level certification and at least five years of experience in adult psychiatry. Strong Arabic communication skills and readiness for Dubai licensure are essential. Join a collaborative healthcare environment committed to clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Fluent Arabic communication skills in both written and spoken form.
• Minimum five years of consultant-level experience in adult psychiatry.
• DHA eligibility or readiness to complete Dubai licensure requirements.
• Strong understanding of multicultural patient care and Middle Eastern social sensitivities.
• Excellent diagnostic, interpersonal, and therapeutic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for adult patients.
• Develop personalized treatment plans covering medication, therapy, and long-term recovery strategies.
• Provide psychopharmacological treatment and monitor patient progress and treatment effectiveness.
• Support patients dealing with mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, anxiety, depression, and psychosis.
• Work closely with psychologists, therapists, social workers, and primary-care physicians for integrated care.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records using EMR systems.
• Participate in medical reviews, case discussions, and clinical governance activities.

Skills

Adult psychiatry

Psychiatric diagnosis and treatment planning

Mood disorder management

Psychopharmacology

Clinical risk assessment

Education

Medical degree with recognized specialization in Psychiatry

UK CCT, Arab Board, or equivalent qualification

Tools

EMR systems

Digital healthcare tools

Job description

Job Overview

Consultant Psychiatrist – Arabic Speaking. Full‑time position based in Dubai, UAE with a salary of 45,000‑65,000 UAE Dirhams per month. The role provides adult mental health services combining evidence‑based care with cultural understanding and Arabic language fluency.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for adult patients.
• Develop personalized treatment plans covering medication, therapy, and long‑term recovery strategies.
• Provide psychopharmacological treatment and monitor patient progress and treatment effectiveness.
• Support patients dealing with mood disorders, trauma‑related conditions, anxiety, depression, and psychosis.
• Work closely with psychologists, therapists, social workers, and primary‑care physicians for integrated care.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records using EMR systems and clinical documentation standards.
• Participate in medical reviews, case discussions, and clinical governance activities.
• Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment pathways, and coping methods.
• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, ethical medical standards, and internal healthcare protocols.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree with recognized specialization in Psychiatry.
• Consultant‑level certification such as UK CCT, Arab Board, or equivalent qualification.
• Fluent Arabic communication skills in both written and spoken form.
• Minimum five years of consultant‑level experience in adult psychiatry.
• DHA eligibility or readiness to complete Dubai licensure requirements.
• Strong understanding of multicultural patient care and Middle Eastern social sensitivities.
• Excellent diagnostic, interpersonal, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Female candidates preferred for gender‑sensitive patient interaction.

Skills Set

• Adult psychiatry, psychiatric diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Mood disorder management, trauma‑informed psychiatric care, psychosis, and severe mental illness treatment.
• Psychopharmacology, clinical risk assessment.
• EMR systems and digital healthcare tools.
• Multidisciplinary patient management, DHA compliance, and clinical governance.

Why Join Us

• Attractive tax‑free salary package with strong long‑term career potential.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support for qualified professionals.
• Private medical insurance and annual leave benefits.
• CME support for continuous medical education and specialist development.
• Exposure to a diverse international patient population in Dubai.
• Professional and collaborative healthcare environment focused on clinical excellence.