Specialist Psychiatry

Client of First Medical Center; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of First Medical Center in Dubai seeks a Specialist Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric services to a diverse patient population. The role emphasizes addiction medicine, substance use disorders, rehabilitation, and general mental health, with a preference for a female specialist.

You will conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, manage pharmacotherapy, collaborate with psychologists and a multidisciplinary team, and ensure accurate records in line with UAE healthcare

Qualifications

• Recognized medical degree and specialist qualification in Psychiatry.
• Experience in addiction, substance use disorders and rehabilitation.
• DHA license or eligibility preferred.
• Female candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric consultations and comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Diagnose and manage psychiatric disorders.
• Assess and manage addiction and substance use disorders; develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate treatment with psychologists and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide counselling and education; maintain confidential medical records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings and follow UAE regulations.

Skills

Addiction medicine experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Excellent communication skills

Education

Medical degree

Specialist Psychiatry qualification

DHA license eligibility

Job description

Overview

A premium private hospital in Dubai is seeking a Specialist Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric services to a diverse patient population. The role is particularly suitable for a physician with experience in addiction medicine, substance use disorders, rehabilitation and general mental health conditions. A female specialist is preferred for this position.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric consultations and comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Diagnose and manage psychiatric disorders.
• Assess and manage addiction and substance use disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide appropriate pharmacological management.
• Monitor treatment response and adjust treatment where required.
• Support patients undergoing rehabilitation.
• Conduct risk assessments where clinically appropriate.
• Coordinate treatment with psychologists.
• Therapists and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide counselling and education to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings.
• Follow applicable UAE healthcare regulations and professional standards.

Requirements

• Recognized medical degree.
• Recognized specialist qualification in Psychiatry.
• Relevant specialist-level clinical experience.
• Experience in addiction cases, mental health disorders, substance use disorders and rehabilitation.
• DHA licence or eligibility is preferred.
• Female candidates are preferred.
• Excellent communication and patient-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.