Counseling Psychologist

Client of Alert HR Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team in Dubai as a clinical psychologist, where your expertise will contribute to transforming mental health services in the region. This role emphasizes exemplary client service, professional growth, and community involvement. You'll assess client needs, develop treatment programs, and provide supervision to less experienced psychologists. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, with specialized training and experience in working with diverse populations. If you're passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's/Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology required.
• 3+ years for Doctorate, 5+ years for Master's with eating disorders experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' needs using psychometric tests and direct observation.
• Plan and adapt treatment programs in collaboration with colleagues.
• Provide clinical supervision and psychology teaching to team members.

Skills

Psycho-educational Assessments

Culturally and linguistically diverse populations

Clinical supervision

Client service in Arabic

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Specialized training

Job description

You must be a qualified and experienced clinical psychologist with experience in working with people who require counseling on various concerns to join its growing team in Dubai. You must have an exciting far-reaching vision for transforming mental health in the region and beyond, anchored in exemplary client service, unmatched professional development and deep community involvement.

Skills & Competencies:

• Specific expertise in one or more of the following areas a plus:
• Psycho-educational Assessments
• Parenting
• Ability to provide client service in Arabic is a plus (but not required)
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations
• Experience with clinical supervision

Education & Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctorate level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
• Specialized training and minimum of 3 years of work experience for Doctorate and 5 years for Master's level, including at least 1 year of experience in working with people with eating disorders
• Trained in the West, or in Moscow or St. Petersburg
• Dubai Health Authority (DHA) or Community Development Authority (CDA) licensable

Description

• Assess your clients' needs, abilities or behaviour using a variety of methods, including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of their behaviour
• Plan, monitor and adapt appropriate treatment programmes and interventions, including therapy, counselling or advice, in collaboration with colleagues
• Offer therapy and treatments for issues relating to a range of mental health conditions
• Evaluate the efficacy and outcome of treatments
• Provide consultation to other members of the multidisciplinary team, encouraging a psychological approach in their work
• Counsel and support careers
• Develop and evaluate service provision for clients
• Carry out applied research, adding to the evidence base of practice in a variety of healthcare settings
• Provide clinical supervision to less experienced psychologists and members of the wider multidisciplinary team
• Provide psychology teaching and training to other members of the team.