Senior Psychology Practitioner

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Dubai is seeking a qualified psychologist to provide patient-centered psychological services. Candidates should have a Master's degree in psychology or counselling, with at least six years of post-graduate experience. Responsibilities include clinical supervision, crisis intervention, and developing mental health policies. Arabic speakers are preferred. The role is based in Dubai, UAE.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years of post-graduate experience in psychology.
• Licensure as per DHA requirements is mandatory.
• Experience with crisis intervention and psychotherapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of mental health policies and procedures.
• Provide clinical supervision for trainees and Master’s Level Staff.
• Conduct crisis intervention, intake assessments, and diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Interventional Techniques

Clinical Knowledge

Professionalism

Education

Master’s Degree in psychology or counselling

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide patient‑centred psychological services, including assessment, crisis intervention, counselling, and psychotherapy in multiple modalities and orientations.

To develop psychological services and increase mental health awareness.

Responsibilities

• 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 programmes 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 (e.g., 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.

Requirements

• Job Requirement: A Master’s Degree in psychology or counselling, or an equivalent degree.
• Licensure/Registration: According to DHA requirements, training and qualifications.
• Experience: A minimum of 6 years of post‑graduate experience.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Interventional Techniques
• Clinical Knowledge
• Professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

Arabic speakers and currently in the UAE with UAE experience.

Working Location

DUBAI, UAE.