Clinical Psychologist

The Clinical Psychologist provides professional psychological assessment and evidence-based intervention to support mental health and emotional wellbeing. The role involves understanding each patient’s needs, developing appropriate treatment goals and working with other healthcare professionals when coordinated care is needed. Services must be culturally sensitive, confidential and consistent with professional ethics and applicable regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structured clinical interviews and psychological assessments using appropriate tools.
• Interpret assessment findings and prepare clear reports and recommendations for care teams.
• Develop individual treatment plans and deliver suitable evidence-based psychotherapy.
• Monitor progress, review outcomes and adjust interventions when clinically appropriate.
• Work with families and multidisciplinary colleagues while protecting confidentiality and patient autonomy.

Requirements and Experience

Minimum five years of clinical experience in psychological assessment and intervention, including psychotherapy across modalities and patient groups.

The psychologist must maintain required registration, protect confidentiality and respect consent and patient autonomy.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology (Master’s or Doctorate) from an accredited university; CBT, psychometrics or comparable specialist certifications.

Skills and Competencies

The role requires strong assessment and formulation skills, therapeutic communication, sound ethical judgement and the ability to select appropriate interventions. Cultural awareness, accurate reporting, teamwork and ongoing professional development are important.

Employment Details

The role is based in Al Ain with Mediclinic Middle East. The postholder will work with colleagues across the hospital, clinic or corporate function and contribute to safe, respectful and efficient services.

Clear communication, reliable organisation, respect for confidentiality and a consistent focus on quality are expected. Required credentials and licence conditions must be current at appointment.