Academic Counsellor Jobs | Saudi Arabia

Union Properties PJSC, one of Dubai’s premier real estate developers, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Corporate Counsell to join our esteemed team. This role involves providing confidential counselling, psychological assessments, preventive mental health programs, crisis intervention, and advisory support to leadership and HR on workplace mental health matters. The objective is to enhance employee productivity, resilience, and overall organizational well‑being.

Established in 1987, Union Properties PJSC is a leading Dubai-based real estate developer with a rich history of shaping the city’s skyline. We specialise in the development, investment, and management of residential, commercial, and mixed‑use communities. Our portfolio includes iconic master‑planned developments such as MotorCity, The Green Community, and Index Tower. We are committed to delivering integrated communities, sustainable assets, and long‑term value. Our subsidiaries, including ServeU, The FITOUT, and Dubai Autodrome LLC, contribute to our reputation for excellence and innovation.

• Provide confidential one‑on‑one counselling to employees for issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, and work‑related concerns.
• Conduct psychological assessments and mental health evaluations as required.
• Offer short‑term therapy, guidance, and referrals for long‑term treatment when necessary.
• Manage crisis interventions, including emotional distress, trauma, or critical workplace incidents.

• Design and deliver mental health awareness programmes, workshops, and training sessions.
• Develop stress management, resilience, emotional intelligence, and work‑life balance initiatives.
• Support Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness frameworks.

• Advise HR and leadership on mental health policies, workplace stressors, and psychosocial risks.
• Assist in developing mental health policies, protocols, and return‑to‑work plans.
• Provide insights on organisational culture, employee morale, and psychological safety (while maintaining confidentiality).

• Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Adhere to all professional, medical, and organisational codes of conduct.
• Ensure compliance with mental health laws, data privacy, and workplace regulations.

• For Counsellor/Psychologist: Master’s degree in Psychology / Counselling Psychology / Clinical Psychology.
• For Psychiatrist: MBBS with MD/DNB in Psychiatry.
• Valid licence/registration with relevant professional or medical councils.

• 10+ years of relevant clinical or counselling experience (corporate experience preferred).
• Prior experience in employee mental health, EAPs, or organisational settings is an advantage.