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  • Date posted

    September 22, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Abu Dhabi

  • Career level

    Middle

  • Qualification

    Master's Degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

  • Experience

    3 Years

  • Quantity

    1 person

  • Gender

    Any

Description

Job Overview

SEHA is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to provide assessment, formulation, treatment and counselling services within its mental-health network. The role requires evidence-based psychological practice, accurate clinical documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration and adherence to professional, regulatory and patient-safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments using interviews, standardized tools, observations and relevant clinical information.
  • Develop clinical formulations and individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and patient needs.
  • Provide evidence-based individual, family and group psychological interventions as appropriate.
  • Assess and manage a range of mental-health, emotional and behavioural presentations within the psychologist's scope of practice.
  • Maintain an appropriate clinical caseload and provide follow-up care and outreach support to patients and families.
  • Document assessments, treatment plans, progress and clinical decisions accurately and confidentially.
  • Work closely with psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, nurses and other professionals to coordinate patient care.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews, quality-improvement activities and professional development.
  • Provide psychoeducation and appropriate guidance to patients, families and caregivers.
  • Support risk assessment, crisis intervention and escalation procedures when clinically indicated.

Requirements

  • Master's degree or doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution.
  • Valid DOH Clinical Psychologist licence or eligibility for licensing.
  • Minimum 3 years of post-qualification clinical experience in a hospital, mental-health centre or multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
  • Knowledge of psychological assessment instruments and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, documentation and organizational skills.
  • Experience in mental health, behavioral health, psychiatry or community services is desirable; Arabic and English fluency is an advantage.

Employment Details

  • Company: Abu Dhabi Health Services Company- SEHA
  • Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

How to Apply

Interested candidates can review the full vacancy details and apply through the provided LinkedIn application link.

Country

UAE

Region

MENA

Locality

Abu Dhabi

select-type

Full Time

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