Child Psychologist; DHA licensed or DHA Eligibility Holder

Child Psychologist (DHA licensed or DHA Eligibility Holder)

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Provides psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and their families with a wide variety of mental health problems. Manages, monitors and reviews a caseload through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic interventions. Conducts both one-to-one and group counseling services to assist patients requiring therapeutic interventions.

• Ensures the range and level of interventions, treatments and activities complies with the governing regulatory body.
• Works with parents, carers, and other stakeholders to offer holistic care for children and young people.
• Provides evidence-based interventions for a range of presentations, including emotional, behavioural, social, and developmental difficulties, evaluating the efficacy of these routinely.
• Builds a good rapport with patients and families, and delivers effective counseling and feedback on progress.
• Uses a variety of techniques to assist patients and families using goal-based approaches to intervention and support.
• Provides individual, group, and family therapies as clinically indicated.
• Writes comprehensive psychological assessment reports.
• Completes records and all service monitoring requirements on time and to a high standard.
• Maintains a high standard of knowledge in the subject area and continues to update this knowledge by attending CPD courses.
• Works and liaises with the centre’s multidisciplinary team.
• Attends team meetings, supervision sessions and training as required.
• Refers clients to other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
• Liaises with healthcare professionals as part of a health management team.
• Other duties as may be delegated in line with the service provision.

• Minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience.
• A Master’s degree in Psychology.
• Comprehensive training in specific evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as CBT, DBT, MBT, ACT and experience working within these frameworks.
• Knowledge and experience in conducting psycho educational and neurodevelopmental assessments.
• A current license/registration to practice as a Psychologist within UAE.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good computer proficiency (eg. MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly with patients and staff.
• Must be flexible with respect to working hours.

All employees are responsible for the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable individuals, including adults and, where relevant, children and young people. The postholder must be familiar with and adhere to local child protection policies and report concerns to the designated safeguarding team. Mandatory participation in safeguarding training is required.

• Clinical and office-based settings.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Industries

Mental Health Care