Senior Psychologist

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global airline in Dubai seeks a Senior Psychologist to deliver comprehensive psychological services across the organization. The role involves conducting evaluations, developing workshops, and providing counseling while adhering to international standards. Candidates should have a master’s in Clinical Psychology and at least 8 years of relevant experience, including a valid Dubai Health Authority Professional License. This position offers a competitive tax-free salary, travel benefits, and healthcare packages.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Generous travel benefits

Excellent leave and healthcare package

Transport benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a registered Clinical Psychologist.
• Valid Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Professional License.
• Extensive experience in psychological assessment and treatment for adults.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations per international best practices.
• Develop and deliver workshops and trainings across the Group.
• Support management in corporate change via counseling and workshops.
• Recommend changes to improve service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Research and benchmark international practices in Aviation Psychology.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Psychotherapy

Psychometric Assessment

Mental Health Risk Assessment/Management

MDT Functioning

Education

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Job Purpose

At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always ‘Fly Better.’ As one of the most recognised and admired brands globally, we’re driven by innovation and excellence. Join us and make a difference by delivering top-tier medical services that support our employees' health and well‑being. Experience a fast‑paced, multicultural environment where your medical expertise will directly impact the success of our operations and contribute to our shared success on a global stage.

As a Senior Psychologist, you will provide a full range of psychological services Groupwide (Dubai based) in a Clinical context in a professional and quality manner, adhering to international standards and professional requirements. You will diagnose, evaluate and provide psychotherapy to support employees & family members in order to alleviate problems that affect employees' wellbeing to improve overall productivity, safety & service.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct psychological evaluation as per international best practice in order to ensure that primary psychological stressors have been identified and the potential focus of therapy highlighted. Comprehensive psychological assessment will inform and guide therapeutic interventions with staff and family (where appropriate) to support improved psychosocial well‑being and occupational functioning. This should be done adhering to professional ethics and standards.
• Proactively develop and deliver workshops/trainings to all across the Group depending on the business requirement and an understanding of the business and its challenges. Support staff and managers facing challenges of continuous expansion, growth and business development.
• Support the management of various businesses and HRBPs in implementing corporate change by counselling staff and developing appropriate workshops to cope with change, including exceptional instances counselling redundant staff and the survivors of redundancy, in order to minimise resistance to change.
• Review processes within the section and recommend changes as appropriate in order to continuously improve the service to clients and to the Group. This can be done by contributing and leading projects and creating appropriate norms for tools used within the Group.
• Research and benchmark international practices particularly in the area of Aviation Psychology, recommending appropriate adaptation in the company, keeping in mind the business needs and analysis.
• Continuous learning and working on enhancing individual and corporate professional standards.
• Recommend strategic methods such as techniques to identify and combat areas affecting safety e.g. Fatigue, sleep and stress etc. ensuring effective measures are being followed on par with international standards.
• Research, assess, administer, and recommend the most appropriate psychological tests for psychological evaluation / workshops and training /counselling & psychotherapy leading to enhanced quality of selection and staff development.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• A minimum of a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, with at least 8 years’ experience practicing as a registered Clinical Psychologist.
• A valid Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Professional License in Clinical Psychology.
• Extensive experience in providing psychological assessment and treatment services to adult populations.
• Skills in Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Psychometric Assessment, Mental Health Risk Assessment/Management, MDT Functioning.

You’ll have an edge if you have:

• Practical knowledge of the Gulf culture and international code of social conduct.
• Experience in Aviation Psychology.

At Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team.

Salary & benefits

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax‑free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast‑paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website https://www.emirates.com/careers