Child and Adolescent Psychologist

Our client is a Dubai-based mental health clinic offering outpatient services to individuals, couples, and families. They help with a range of mental health concerns and collaborate with organizations to promote mental health through seminars and workshops. They also aim to increase public awareness and reduce stigma through regular talks and media contributions.

What we offer

• Acompetitive compensation package, based on a production or fee-sharing model;
• Fulltime or part-time employment;
• 3 months starting salary to develop caseload;
• Ongoing professional development and world-class supervision from experts;
• Employment visa;
• Medical insurance;
• Malpractice insurance;
• Soft landing package with 1-month free accommodation;
• Licensing support and fee reimbursement;
• Professional development budget of $1,500 to each Psychologist per year;
• Dedicated, furnished office space for each clinician, and all required equipment and supplies like iPads, business cards, stationery, and more.

Who you are
Next to having distinguished qualifications, our client is also looking for candidates who will fit their culture. People who have been satisfied and successful in their organization, have the following in common:

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent (near) native English communication skills;
• Team-oriented and collaborative;
• Self-motivated and passionate;
• Take responsibility for own professional growth and career development;
• Committed to self-knowledge and self-care;;
• Being patient and building relationships based on trust

Education & Qualifications:

• Masters or Doctorate level qualification in Psychology;
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience post Master degree;
• Proven expertise working with children and adolescents under the age of 12 years;
• Eligible for license from Dubai Health Authority (DHA) - being already licensed a plus;
• Willing to relocate to Dubai, UAE.

Description
A Psychologist's schedule in a typical week involves a balanced distribution of clinical work, client-related administrative tasks, individual professional development, team professional development, and community service. This community service includes activities such as writing articles, preparing and giving seminars, and running support groups.

• Schedule patient consultations to help build patient relationships;
• Assessing patients and identifying their problems;
• Engaging in discussion with patients and making them feel comfortable;
• Implementing individualized treatment programs;
• Undertaking psychometric testing;
• Evaluating patient responses to treatment over time;
• Organizing a long-term counseling plan that involves multiple visits;
• Offering both one-on-one and group counseling;
• Keeping a detailed account of patient mental health history and manage confidential files;
• Being patient and building relationships based on trust.