Registered Psychologist (UAE National Only)

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in the UAE seeks a Psychologist to support the mental health of employees. The role involves providing counselling, delivering training on Psychological First Aid, and developing wellbeing initiatives. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and be eligible for registration in Abu Dhabi, with at least five years of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. The company offers a dynamic environment and aims to enhance the psychological resilience of its workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification experience in counselling, therapy, or clinical practice.
• Licensed or eligible for registration as a Psychologist in Abu Dhabi.
• Experience in psychometric testing administration and interpretation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based individual and group counselling to employees.
• Design and deliver psychoeducational sessions and workshops.
• Support crisis response efforts and offer immediate psychological support.

Skills

Counselling skills

Therapeutic skills

Interpersonal skills

Psychometric assessment proficiency

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Job description

Synopsis

The Psychologist – Health and Wellbeing plays a vital role in supporting the mental health and psychological resilience of employees across the organisation. This position contributes directly to promoting emotional wellbeing, preventing psychological risks, and fostering a supportive culture where employees can thrive. The role integrates clinical expertise with proactive wellbeing initiatives through counselling, therapy, psychometric assessments, and mental health education.

The psychologist will also provide psychological input into organisational wellbeing programs, facilitate evidence-based interventions, and deliver accredited trainings such as Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), ensuring employees have the knowledge and tools to support themselves and their peers.

Accountabilities

• Provide evidence-based individual and group counselling to employees presenting with a range of emotional, behavioural, and occupational challenges.
• Support the administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychometric and psychological assessments under supervision of senior psychologists, contributing to clinical assessments, employee screening, and wellbeing programs.
• Participate in the development and implementation of wellbeing and prevention initiatives across the organisation, aligned with the broader mental health strategy.
• Design and deliver structured psychoeducational sessions, workshops, and webinars addressing stress management, resilience, and workplace wellbeing.
• Deliver and facilitate Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to build internal capacity and enhance psychological literacy among employees and responders.
• Support crisis response efforts, offering immediate psychological support and follow-up interventions as required.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams—including medical, occupational health, HR, and flight operations—to ensure coordinated and holistic care.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical documentation in line with ethical and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to data analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement of the organisation’s wellbeing initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from a recognised and accredited institution.
• Licensed or eligible for registration as a Psychologist in Abu Dhabi.
• Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification experience in counselling, therapy, or clinical practice, with demonstrated experience in organisational or occupational settings.
• Experience in psychometric testing administration and interpretation preferred.
• Certification or experience in delivering Psychological First Aid (PFA) and/or Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is highly desirable.
• Strong counselling and therapeutic skills using evidence-based modalities.
• Competence in psychometric assessment tools and reporting.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills for workshops and trainings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively across diverse employee groups.
• High professional ethics, discretion, and adherence to confidentiality standards.
• Collaborative, proactive, and committed to promoting workplace wellbeing.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

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