Psychologist - Adult

Mediclinic Middle East Management Services FZ LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Middle East Management Services FZ LLC in Dubai is seeking an experienced clinical psychologist to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based psychotherapy to adult patients in a hospital setting.

You will apply CBT, ACT and DBT approaches, monitor progress, provide group and individual therapy, document thoroughly, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, ensure confidentiality, and comply with UAE regulations while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology from a recognized university.
• Master's degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Certification or specialized training in CBT, psychometrics, or other evidence-based approaches.
• Licence or eligibility for registration with the UAE healthcare authority (DHA/DOH/MOHAP).
• Experience in hospital or multidisciplinary healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments using standardized tools, clinical interviews and psychometric tests.
• Assess and manage adult patients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, mood disorders and other psychological conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients' psychological needs and clinical assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy including CBT, ACT, DBT and other approaches.
• Monitor patients' progress and modify treatment plans based on outcomes.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions, counselling and psychoeducation programmes.
• Prepare detailed psychological assessment reports and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Identify and assess patients at risk of self-harm or suicide and initiate safety procedures.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals for integrated care.
• Provide psychological support to patients and families dealing with distress.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical audits and quality improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations and organizational policies.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Psychotherapy

CBT / ACT / DBT

Clinical interviewing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Master's or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Licence/registration with UAE authority (DHA/DOH/MOHAP)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments using standardized assessment tools, clinical interviews and psychometric tests
• Assess and manage adult patients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, mood disorders and other psychological conditions
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients psychological needs and clinical assessments
• Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT Dialectical Behaviour Therapy DBT and other appropriate therapeutic approaches
• Monitor patients progress and modify treatment plans based on therapeutic outcomes
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions counselling and psychoeducation programmes
• Prepare detailed psychological assessment reports and maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Identify and assess patients at risk of self-harm or suicide and initiate appropriate safety and referral procedures
• Collaborate with psychiatrists physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated patient care
• Provide psychological support to patients and families dealing with emotional distress and complex health conditions
• Maintain patient confidentiality professional boundaries and ethical standards
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings clinical audits and quality improvement activities
• Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations and organizational policies

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology from a recognized university.
• Master's degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Certification or specialized training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT, psychometrics, or other evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Additional training in advanced clinical methods or neuropsychological assessment is preferred.
• Valid professional licence or eligibility for registration with the relevant UAE healthcare authority (DHA/DOH/MOHAP).

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in psychological assessment and intervention.
• Experience delivering psychotherapy using different therapeutic approaches.
• Experience working with diverse adult patient populations.
• Previous experience in a hospital or multidisciplinary healthcare setting is highly desirable.
• Exposure to multicultural or UAE healthcare environments is an advantage.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of psychological assessment and psychometric testing.
• Expertise in adult mental health assessment and evidence-based psychotherapy.
• Excellent communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical judgement and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of clinical documentation, ethical practices, and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Knowledge of UAE healthcare regulatory requirements.