Dubai CAMHS Consultant: Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (CAMHS) in Dubai, UAE. You will provide specialist mental healthcare for children and adolescents, conducting assessments, planning treatment, and coordinating care with families and schools.

The role requires significant post-specialization experience in CAMHS, with expertise in ADHD, autism, anxiety, and mood disorders, plus psychopharmacology and psychotherapy responsibilities.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Recognized Specialist or Consultant qualification in Psychiatry.
• Subspecialty training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or substantial experience in CAMHS.
• Appropriate UAE healthcare authority license or eligibility to obtain consultant license.
• Significant post-specialization experience treating children and adolescents with psychiatric and developmental conditions.
• Strong clinical expertise in ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
• Experience with psychotherapy and behavioral treatment approaches.
• Ability to undertake comprehensive crisis and psychiatric risk assessments.
• Skilled in family-focused interventions and parent counseling.
• Comfortable coordinating treatment with schools, psychologists, therapists, pediatricians, and other teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents.
• Evaluate developmental history, family circumstances, school functioning, medical background, and social factors.
• Diagnose and manage ADHD and related behavioral difficulties.
• Assess autism spectrum disorders and coordinate multidisciplinary development management.
• Treat anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, mood disorders, and other pediatric conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with medication, psychotherapy, and behavioral strategies.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medication based on age and diagnosis.
• Coordinate with families and educators to support treatment and recovery.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure safeguarding and confidentiality.

Skills

Child and adolescent psychiatry

CAMHS

Pediatric mental health

Psychiatric assessment

Developmental assessment

ADHD management

Autism spectrum disorder assessment

Psychopharmacology

Crisis intervention

Family-focused interventions

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Specialist/Consultant psychiatry

Job description

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (CAMHS) in Dubai, UAE. You will provide specialist mental healthcare for children and adolescents, conducting assessments, planning treatment, and coordinating care with families and schools.

The role requires significant post-specialization experience in CAMHS, with expertise in ADHD, autism, anxiety, and mood disorders, plus psychopharmacology and psychotherapy responsibilities.