Staff Physician - Psychiatrist

Client of First Medical Center; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing allowance

Annual flights

Relocation support

CPD

Job summary

Client of First Medical Center, Abu Dhabi, seeks a Staff Physician specialized in Psychiatry to assess, diagnose and treat patients with mental health conditions. The role involves developing individualized care plans, coordinating interventions and collaborating with psychologists, nurses, social workers and other medical specialists to support patient wellbeing.

The position focuses on comprehensive mental health services in a premium private hospital, with involvement in multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Recognized specialist qualification in Psychiatry.
• Eligibility for UAE licensing or active UAE licence.
• Experience appropriate to Staff Physician role.
• Strong expertise in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Excellent communication and patient-engagement skills.
• Commitment to ethical practice and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and review histories.
• Diagnose and manage mental health conditions within clinical scope.
• Develop individualized treatment plans including medication and referrals.
• Monitor treatment response and potential adverse effects.
• Assess safety and identify urgent escalation needs.
• Coordinate care with psychologists, therapists and other specialists.
• Communicate with patients and families about options and ongoing care.
• Maintain confidential/accurate clinical records and participate in audits.

Skills

Psychiatry expertise

Assessment & diagnosis

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Education

Recognized psychiatry qualification

Job description

Additional Benefits

• May include health insurance
• housing allowance
• annual flights
• relocation support
• and continuing professional development

Overview

A premium private hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Staff Physician specializing in Psychiatry to assess diagnose and treat patients experiencing mental health conditions The role involves developing individualized care plans coordinating appropriate therapeutic interventions and collaborating with psychologists nurses social workers and other medical specialists to support patients mental health and wellbeing

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and review patients medical and psychosocial histories
• Diagnose and manage mental health conditions within the physician s clinical scope
• Develop individualized treatment plans that may include medication management psychological interventions and referrals
• Monitor treatment response medication effectiveness and potential adverse effects
• Assess patient safety and identify situations requiring urgent intervention or escalation
• Coordinate care with psychologists therapists social workers and other medical specialists
• Communicate with patients and families where appropriate regarding treatment options and ongoing care
• Maintain confidential and accurate clinical records in accordance with applicable requirements
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings clinical audits and quality-improvement activities

Why Join This Opportunity

• Competitive estimated tax-free compensation
• Opportunity to contribute to comprehensive mental health services
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
• Potential professional development and continuing medical education
• Additional benefits subject to the final employment offer

Requirements

• Recognized specialist qualification in Psychiatry
• Experience appropriate to the Staff Physician role and applicable UAE licensing requirements
• Eligibility for, or an active licence from, the relevant UAE health authority, as required
• Strong expertise in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and patient-engagement skills
• Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and evidence-based mental healthcare