Specialist Psychiatrist

Specialist Psychiatrist** **Job Description

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed psychiatric assessments, including mental status examinations and risk evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans in line with DHA clinical guidelines.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications safely and effectively.
• Provide psychotherapy interventions (CBT, supportive therapy, etc.) where appropriate.
• Manage acute psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (psychologists, GPs, nurses, and social workers).
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical records as per DHA standards.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and ethical medical practice at all times.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and peer reviews.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment, and preventive mental health care.
• Comply with DHA licensing regulations, continuing medical education (CME), and revalidation requirements.

Qualifications & Dha Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry:

• MD And DNB Psychiatry

• OR MRCPsych
• OR equivalent recognized by DHA
• DHA Eligibility Letter or valid DHA License as Specialist Psychiatrist.
• Minimum **3–5 years of post-qualification experience** as per DHA PQR (Professional Qualification Requirements).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical knowledge aligned with international and DHA guidelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Cultural sensitivity in a diverse patient population (UAE context)
• Ability to manage high-risk and complex psychiatric cases
• Strong documentation and compliance awareness
• Team collaboration and multidisciplinary coordination

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in outpatient and inpatient psychiatric settings
• Arabic language Mandatory, English is an advantage
• Experience in the UAE healthcare system

Regulatory Compliance

• Must adhere to all guidelines set by Dubai Health Authority
• Maintain valid licensure
• Follow UAE medical ethics, patient safety, and confidentiality laws

Note

• Can join immediately or with in 30 days.
• Candidates who is available in UAE can only apply.
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