Psychologist (Adults & Children)

Overview

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments, evaluations, and diagnostic testing for adults, adolescents, and children.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients’ emotional, behavioral, and psychological needs.
• Provide evidence-based therapy sessions including CBT, behavioral therapy, play therapy, counselling, and emotional support interventions.
• Support patients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, learning difficulties, behavioral issues, family conflicts, and emotional disorders.
• Provide parental guidance and counselling to support child development and behavioral management.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans where required.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and clinical records in compliance with DHA regulations and clinic policies.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, pediatricians, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals when required.

Patient Care & Communication

• Build strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.
• Educate patients and caregivers on mental health management, emotional wellbeing, and coping strategies.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and adherence to ethical clinical practices at all times.
• Promote a compassionate, supportive, and patient-centered clinical environment.
• Support multidisciplinary coordination to ensure continuity of patient care.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or related field.
• DHA License or DHA Eligibility Letter as Psychologist is mandatory.
• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience working with both adults and children.
• Experience in child psychology, behavioral therapy, family counselling, and emotional wellbeing programs preferred.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and intervention techniques.
• Experience conducting psychometric assessments and clinical report writing is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Arabic speaking ability is an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and counselling capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong empathy, professionalism, and patient care approach.
• Ability to work with diverse age groups and multicultural patient populations.
• Strong understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders and special needs support.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential patient information professionally.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working within healthcare clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or family medical centers.
• Experience supporting children with developmental or behavioral concerns.
• Familiarity with DHA clinical standards and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Experience in multidisciplinary patient care coordination.