Clinical Psychologist

The Clinical Psychologist assesses and supports children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental, or psychological difficulties. The role includes selecting and administering appropriate psychological assessments, interpreting findings, developing individualised treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions. The psychologist also supports parents and caregivers with practical strategies, collaborates with other healthcare professionals, and maintains confidential, accurate clinical records. Practice must follow ethical guidance, relevant Abu Dhabi regulations, and applicable patient-safety and infection-control procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical interviews and psychological assessments to understand each child’s emotional, behavioural, cognitive, and developmental needs.
• Choose suitable psychological tests and interpret findings carefully to support diagnosis, treatment goals, and progress reviews.
• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions and adapt approaches to the patient’s age, abilities, and presenting concerns.
• Work with families and relevant clinicians to develop practical support strategies and coordinate appropriate referrals.
• Maintain accurate notes, protect confidential information, and follow safety, infection-control, and emergency procedures.

Requirements

• Hold a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognised university or college.
• Have a valid DOH licence to practise as a Clinical Psychologist in Abu Dhabi and required home-country registration.
• Bring approximately three to five years of relevant clinical psychology experience.
• Understand professional ethics and the duty to safeguard confidential patient information.

Qualifications and Skills

• Working knowledge of intelligence, achievement, interest, personality, and other psychological tests and measures.
• Strong assessment, case formulation, treatment-planning, and clinical-report writing skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English; Arabic language skills are useful but not essential.
• Warm, culturally sensitive communication with children, caregivers, and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Employment Details

The position is based in Abu Dhabi and supports the delivery of safe, coordinated mental healthcare. The successful professional should be committed to professional development, comply with clinical governance requirements, and respond appropriately to safeguarding or patient-safety concerns.