Senior Psychology Practitioner

Black Pearl; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dubai is seeking a Senior Psychology Practitioner to deliver patient-centred psychological services. Key responsibilities include crisis intervention, providing psychotherapy in various modalities, and supervising staff. Candidates should possess expertise in psychological assessments and the ability to engage with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to mental health policy development and awareness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Expertise in psychological services and assessment.
• Clinical supervision and training experience required.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of mental health policies.
• Provide clinical supervision and training.
• Conduct crisis intervention and assessments.
• Offer psychotherapy in various modalities.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams.

Job description

We currently have the opportunity with one of the leading hospitals in Dubai, UAE, for a Senior Psychology Practitioner.Job PurposeTo provide patient-centred psychological services, including assessment,crisis intervention, counseling, and psychotherapy in multiple modalities and orientations. To develop psychological services and increase mental health awarenessResponsibilities

• Contribute to the development of mental health policies and procedures.
• Provide clinical supervision for trainees and Master’s Level Staff. Conduct professional in-service training and contribute to community-based programs and external trainings.
• Assume all other administrative and managerial duties in the case of serving as the Head of Section
• Conduct crisis intervention, intake assessments and diagnostic procedures for inpatient and outpatient clients
• Provide psychotherapy across multiple modalities (, individual, couples, family, and group) and evidence-based theoretical orientations
• Conduct psycho-diagnostic assessment procedures including scoring, interpretation, and report writing (applicable to trained professionals only)
• Provide expert advice, liaise and consult with multidisciplinary teams regarding the psychological needs of patients and families, as well as effective patient management
• Participate in the development and execution of patient advocacy and mental health awareness initiatives
• Maintain professional documentation and case records
• Perform other duties as assigned