Pediatric Psychiatrist - Arabic

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Relocation support

Modern clinical facilities

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Pediatric Psychiatrist fluent in Arabic for a role based in Dubai. This position focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions in children and adolescents, requiring a CCT qualification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

The ideal candidate will work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, engaging families and collaborating with various healthcare professionals to ensure culturally sensitive care. A competitive tax-free salary and relocation support are offered.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Arabic is essential.
• Proven experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical mental health setting.
• Strong English communication skills for documentation and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents.
• Diagnose and manage pediatric mental health conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Child and adolescent psychiatry

Pediatric psychiatry

Arabic speaking psychiatrist

Psychiatric assessment

Medication management

Family counseling

Education

CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

DHA licensure eligibility

Job description

Role Overview

Pediatric Psychiatrist - Arabic in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized mental health care opportunity for a CCT-qualified physician experienced in assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health conditions in children and adolescents. This role is ideal for an Arabic-speaking child and adolescent psychiatrist who can provide culturally sensitive psychiatric care, support families with clear guidance, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver safe, evidence-based treatment in a modern pediatric mental health setting.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Mental Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 60,000‑80,000 (estimated, confirm with employer)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents using clinical interviews, developmental history, family input, behavioral observation, and structured diagnostic review.
• Diagnose and manage pediatric mental health conditions including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral concerns, attention-related difficulties, trauma-related symptoms, emotional regulation issues, and complex child psychiatry presentations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans that may include psychotherapy, medication management, behavioral strategies, family support, school coordination, and follow‑up monitoring.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications where appropriate, ensuring safe use, side‑effect review, treatment response tracking, and clear family counseling.
• Provide ongoing follow‑up to assess clinical progress, treatment adherence, functional improvement, risk status, and evolving patient needs.
• Work collaboratively with psychologists, pediatricians, therapists, nurses, school counselors, social workers, and other multidisciplinary professionals.
• Engage families in care planning by providing education, guidance, and practical support in Arabic and English when needed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, care planning meetings, clinical reviews, and coordinated treatment pathways.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical records in line with DHA regulations, ethical standards, and facility policies.
• Support culturally sensitive communication with children, adolescents, parents, and caregivers from diverse backgrounds.
• Adhere to best clinical practices in child and adolescent psychiatry, including patient safety, confidentiality, informed consent, safeguarding awareness, and ethical care.
• Contribute to a supportive clinical environment focused on compassionate care, early intervention, family confidence, and improved pediatric mental health outcomes.

Ideal Profile

• CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is required.
• DHA licensure, DHA Eligibility Letter, or eligibility to obtain DHA licensure is required.
• Fluency in Arabic is essential.
• Strong English communication skills are required for documentation, clinical coordination, and multidisciplinary communication.
• Proven experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical mental health setting.
• Strong diagnostic, clinical, interpersonal, and family counseling skills.
• Experience supporting Arabic-speaking families or working in the Middle East will be an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team involving psychology, pediatrics, therapy, nursing, and school-linked support services.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to child and adolescent mental healthcare.
• Strong organizational, documentation, time-management, and follow-up skills.
• Culturally sensitive approach with the ability to build trust with children, adolescents, and families.
• Commitment to ethical psychiatric practice, patient confidentiality, evidence-based care, and continuous professional development.

Skills Set

• Child and adolescent psychiatry
• Pediatric psychiatry
• Arabic speaking psychiatrist
• Child mental health
• Adolescent mental health
• Psychiatric assessment
• Developmental history review
• Mood disorder management
• Anxiety disorder treatment
• Behavioral health care
• Trauma-related symptoms
• Emotional regulation support
• Medication management
• Psychotropic medication monitoring
• Psychotherapy planning
• Family counseling
• Parent education
• School counselor collaboration
• Multidisciplinary case discussion
• Pediatrician collaboration
• Psychologist collaboration
• Therapist coordination
• DHA licensing eligibility
• Confidential medical records
• Culturally sensitive care
• Patient-centered psychiatry
• Clinical documentation
• Ethical practice
• Pediatric mental wellness

Why Join Us

This Pediatric Psychiatrist - Arabic role offers a meaningful opportunity to work in Dubai's growing mental health care sector, where demand for child and adolescent psychiatry, Arabic-speaking mental health professionals, family-centered care, and culturally responsive clinical services continues to expand. The position provides a competitive tax-free salary package, relocation and licensing support where applicable, modern clinical facilities, a supportive multidisciplinary environment, and the chance to work with a diverse pediatric population in a developing healthcare sector.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare organizations across the UAE and wider Middle East by connecting qualified physicians with specialist and consultant medical opportunities. Through its Dubai-based recruitment support, the company helps hospitals, clinics, and mental health providers secure experienced doctors in high-demand specialties such as pediatric psychiatry, child and adolescent mental health, behavioral health, family-centered care, and multidisciplinary clinical services.