Psychologist - Clinical Assessment and Counseling

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a qualified Psychologist for a clinical role in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The on-site, full-time position involves assessments, counseling, and family support across children, adolescents, and adults.

Ideal candidates have strong clinical skills, multilingual capabilities (Arabic/English or French/English or English plus another language), and licensing eligibility under UAE regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Psychology or related field applicable to practice.
• Clinical experience providing psychological services to children, adolescents or adults.
• Strong assessment, interviewing, counseling and therapeutic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and clinical interviews with children, adolescents, and adults.
• Provide individual psychological counseling and psychotherapy based on assessed needs.
• Deliver family counseling and therapeutic support when appropriate.
• Develop individualized treatment plans addressing emotional, behavioral, developmental, and psychological concerns.
• Monitor and adjust care plans; evaluate therapeutic outcomes.
• Maintain confidential, accurate clinical records and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively with clients and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions to support coordinated care.
• Adhere to UAE professional standards, ethics and confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Counseling

Multilingual communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Psychology

Tools

Psychological testing tools

Job description

Psychologist - Clinical Assessment and Counseling Job Snapshot - Role: Psychologist - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Mental Health Care - Function: Therapist - Experience: Relevant clinical experience with children, adolescents, and/or adults - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a qualified and compassionate Psychologist for a clinical opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will provide psychological assessments, counseling, and therapeutic support to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, and mental health concerns. The position requires strong clinical assessment skills, a patient-centered approach, and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Candidates who speak Arabic and English, French and English, or English alongside another relevant language are particularly encouraged to apply. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to support individualized psychological care and treatment outcomes.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Mental Health Care
• Function: Therapist
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and clinical interviews with children, adolescents, and adult clients.
• Provide individual psychological counseling and psychotherapy based on identified clinical needs.
• Deliver family counseling and therapeutic support where appropriate to the client 's circumstances.
• Develop individualized treatment plans addressing emotional, behavioral, developmental, and psychological concerns.
• Support clients experiencing mental health difficulties through appropriate therapeutic interventions and ongoing clinical guidance.
• Monitor treatment progress, evaluate therapeutic outcomes, and adjust care plans when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and professionally documented clinical records.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, schools, and other healthcare professionals involved in client care.
• Communicate sensitively and effectively with clients and families from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions to support coordinated and holistic psychological care.
• Follow applicable UAE professional standards, ethical guidelines, and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Maintain a compassionate, respectful, and client-centered approach throughout assessment and treatment.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor 's or Master 's degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a related discipline, as applicable to the position and professional scope of practice.
• Relevant clinical experience providing psychological services to children, adolescents, and/or adults.
• Strong psychological assessment, clinical interviewing, counseling, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, professionalism, and sound clinical judgment.
• Commitment to ethical psychological practice, confidentiality, and individualized client care.
• Candidates must satisfy the applicable UAE and Dubai professional licensing requirements for their intended scope of psychological practice.

Language Requirements

The position welcomes multilingual candidates who can communicate effectively with clients and families from different cultural backgrounds.

Preferred language combinations include:

• Arabic and English.
• French and English.
• English together with another relevant language.

Multilingual communication skills are particularly valuable when providing psychological counseling, discussing treatment plans, and supporting clients and families who may be more comfortable communicating in their preferred language.

Preferred Clinical Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas will be considered an advantage:

• Child and adolescent psychology.
• Behavioral and emotional difficulties.
• Anxiety, depression, and stress management.
• Family and relationship counseling.
• Developmental concerns and psychological support.
• Psychological assessments and clinical evaluations.
• School-related challenges and learning difficulties.
• Adult mental health and psychological well-being.

Clinical Skills and Professional Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to assess psychological concerns, establish appropriate therapeutic goals, and maintain effective professional relationships with clients and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Important competencies include:

• Psychological assessment and clinical interviewing.
• Individualized treatment planning and therapeutic intervention.
• Counseling and psychotherapy for different age groups.
• Understanding of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns.
• Ability to monitor treatment progress and respond to changing clinical needs.
• Effective communication with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability in therapeutic relationships.
• Professional clinical documentation and confidentiality.
• Collaborative decision-making within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Work Environment and Benefits

The position offers an opportunity to practice psychology within a professional and supportive clinical environment in Dubai. The employer-provided package and working environment include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and professional clinical setting.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Exposure to a multicultural and diverse client population.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team.

The working environment emphasizes coordinated psychological care, professional communication, and a respectful approach to clients with different backgrounds and therapeutic needs.

About the Opportunity

This position is suitable for a qualified Psychologist who is committed to supporting the psychological well-being of children, adolescents, and adults through assessment, counseling, and individualized therapeutic care. The role combines direct client interaction, psychological treatment planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing clinical evaluation. Candidates with relevant clinical experience, strong interpersonal skills, multilingual communication abilities, and eligibility to practice within the applicable Dubai healthcare licensing framework are encouraged to consider this opportunity.