Psychologist

NMC GROUP SERVICES.; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tanqeeb in Abu Dhabi seeks a pediatric psychologist to conduct comprehensive assessments and develop ABA-based intervention plans for children and adolescents.

The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, family coaching, and data-driven outcomes to support development, communication, and social skills in diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Psychology with a DOH-acceptable postgraduate qualification.
• Postgraduate training meeting DOH Professional Qualification Requirements.
• Master's degree or higher in Clinical/Child/Developmental Psychology.
• ABA training or pediatric rehabilitation related.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive psychological and developmental assessments for children and adolescents.
• Perform evaluations using tools appropriate to developmental level and context.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBA) and identify contributing factors.
• Develop evidence-based behavioral intervention plans using ABA principles.
• Design and monitor individualized behavior support programs targeting communication and social skills.
• Apply ABA strategies including reinforcement, prompting, shaping and task analysis.
• Monitor outcomes with data collection and documentation to adjust interventions.
• Provide interventions for autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Provide psychological support for anxiety, emotional regulation and other concerns.
• Collaborate with MDTs and rehab teams to integrate psychology goals.
• Collaborate with SLP, OT, PT, physicians, nurses, educators for coordinated care.
• Engage with parents to implement strategies across home and school.

Connaissances

Assessment

ABA implementation

Data collection

Collaboration

Behavioral interventions

CBT and play therapy

Family coaching

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Formation

Bachelor in Psychology

Postgraduate in Clinical/Counseling

DOH Psychology licensing requirements

Master in Clinical/Child/Developmental Psychology

Outils

Standardized assessment tools

FBA methods

Description du poste

• Conduct comprehensive, age-appropriate psychological and developmental assessments for children and adolescents, covering cognitive, emotional, behavioral, adaptive, social, developmental and functional domains.

• Perform detailed psychological and behavioral evaluations using standardized, validated assessment tools appropriate to the child’s developmental level, presenting needs, cultural context and educational environment.

• Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBA) and identify behavioral, emotional, developmental and environmental factors contributing to challenging behaviors and functional difficulties.

• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based behavioral intervention plans, incorporating Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and other appropriate psychological and behavioral approaches.

• Design, monitor and modify individualized behavior support programs targeting communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, adaptive functioning, independence, learning readiness and reduction of challenging behaviors.

• Apply evidence-based ABA strategies, including positive reinforcement, prompting, shaping, task analysis, functional communication training, antecedent-based interventions and other clinically appropriate behavioral techniques.

• Monitor behavioral and developmental outcomes through systematic data collection, analysis and documentation, using objective measures to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and make appropriate modifications.

• Provide individual psychological and behavioral interventions for children and adolescents presenting with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delay, learning difficulties, emotional and behavioral concerns, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

• Provide age-appropriate psychological support to children experiencing anxiety, emotional dysregulation, adjustment difficulties, social challenges, low self-esteem or other psychological concerns that may affect participation and functioning.

• Support the development of emotional regulation, coping skills, social skills, adaptive behaviors, communication and independence in collaboration with the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary team (MDT) assessments, case conferences and rehabilitation planning to ensure psychology and behavioral goals are integrated into the child’s overall rehabilitation plan.

• Collaborate closely with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, physicians, nurses, educators and other members of the multidisciplinary team to promote coordinated and consistent interventions.

• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, teachers and school personnel to develop consistent behavioral and psychological strategies across clinical, school, home and community environments.

• Provide caregiver and family education, psychoeducation and behavioral coaching to enhance understanding of the child’s developmental, psychological and behavioral needs and support implementation of recommended strategies at home.

Desired Candidate Profile

ESSENTIAL

PREFERRED

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a relevant postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or equivalent qualification that meets the DOH Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) for the applicable Psychology license.

• Education and training must meet the requirements for obtaining/maintaining a valid DOH Psychology License.

• Master’s degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or a related field.

• Additional formal training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), developmental psychology, behavioral intervention, or pediatric rehabilitation.

Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or a related field.

• Additional formal training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), developmental psychology, behavioral intervention, or pediatric rehabilitation.

• Additional formal training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), developmental psychology, behavioral intervention, or pediatric rehabilitation.

• 3+ years of clinical experience, preferably in pediatric psychology, developmental services, pediatric rehabilitation or school-based rehabilitation.

• Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, learning difficulties and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

• Experience in implementing ABA-informed behavioral intervention programs and functional behavioral assessments.

Certification and Licensure

• Valid DOH License in the applicable Psychology specialty.

• Valid BLS Provider Certificate.

• Relevant professional registration/certification as required by DOH and the organization.

• Recognized ABA certification, such as BCBA or equivalent internationally recognized ABA qualification, where applicable to the scope of practice.

• Additional certifications in pediatric behavioral intervention, developmental assessment or relevant evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Job Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge and demonstrated competency in psychological assessment, diagnosis/formulation and evidence-based psychological interventions.

• Knowledge and practical application of behavioral assessment and intervention, including Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and individualized behavior support planning.

• Working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles, including positive reinforcement, prompting, shaping, task analysis, functional communication training and data-based intervention.

• Ability to assess and support children with developmental, behavioral, emotional, cognitive and neurodevelopmental needs.

• Knowledge of child safeguarding, confidentiality, informed consent and ethical standards applicable to pediatric psychological practice.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation team and collaborate with families, caregivers, educators and other professionals.

• Strong clinical documentation, communication, behavioral data collection and outcome-monitoring skills.

• Advanced knowledge of pediatric psychology, developmental disorders and neurodevelopmental conditions.

• Experience with standardized pediatric cognitive, developmental, behavioral, adaptive and psychological assessment tools.

• Knowledge of school-based behavioral and psychological interventions, individualized education/behavior plans and classroom behavioral strategies.

• Additional competency in CBT, play therapy, family therapy, social skills interventions, emotional regulation and other evidence-based pediatric interventions.

• Experience with caregiver coaching, teacher training and implementation of behavioral strategies across home, school and community settings.

• Knowledge of assistive communication, functional communication strategies and collaboration with Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy services.