Clinical Psychologist CDA Eligible - Leading Healthcare Facility - UAE

Job Description:

This opportunity is suitable for internationally trained psychology professionals with recognised qualifications and relevant clinical experience who are interested in providing psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

The successful candidate will support individuals experiencing emotional, behavioural, and psychological difficulties while delivering ethical, confidential, and patient-centred care in accordance with applicable professional standards.

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and clinical interviews to evaluate patients emotional, cognitive, and behavioural functioning.
• Assess and support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and other psychological concerns within the scope of professional practice.
• Develop individualised treatment plans based on patients needs and clinical assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions and psychotherapy appropriate to professional qualifications and scope of practice.
• Monitor patients progress and adjust treatment plans as required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, counsellors, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care.
• Provide psychoeducation and guidance to patients and families, where appropriate.
• Recognise situations requiring specialist referral or additional clinical support.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines, safeguarding requirements, confidentiality standards, and applicable professional regulations.
• Participate in case discussions, clinical supervision, and continuing professional development.

• Masters degree or doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology or another relevant psychology discipline, as required for the applicable CDA professional category.
• Recognised academic qualifications and relevant supervised clinical training.
• Relevant experience in psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based psychological approaches and ethical clinical practice.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Valid Community Development Authority (CDA) licence or eligibility to obtain the appropriate CDA professional licence, subject to the authoritys qualification, experience, examination, and other applicable requirements.

• Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience.
• Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to the employers policy.
• Additional employment benefits in accordance with the employment package.
• Opportunity to work in a professional, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.