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Clinical Psychologist will conduct psychiatric interviews, administer and interpret psychometric tests, and provide a range of therapies including individual, group, family, and couples counseling. The role requires applying behavioral methods, planning therapy frequency and duration, participating in research and education activities, and ensuring compliance with DHA and Joint Commission International standards. The position demands strong English communication skills, with Arabic knowledge desirable, and requires MOH licensure to practice in Sharjah, UAE along with current licensure in the candidate's country of origin. Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical psychology experience is expected.
Requirements
The candidate should hold a master's degree in clinical psychology with at least 2 years of clinical psychology experience. Current licensure in the country of origin and MOH licensure to practice in Sharjah, UAE is required, along with excellent English communication skills. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not essential. The role involves conducting psychiatric interviews, delivering psychotherapy (individual, group, and family), couples counseling, behavioral therapy, psychometric testing, and engagement in research and educational activities, while adhering to DHA regulations and Joint Commission International norms.
Description
- Conducts psychiatric interviews and collects data for diagnostic purposes.
- Provides various psychotherapies, including individual, group and family therapies.
- Offers counseling for couples with marital conflicts.
- Uses behavioral methods for the treatment of children and adults and plans the frequency, intensity and duration of therapy.
- Performs psychometric (mental measuring) testing for diagnosis and evaluation of therapy.
- Engages in research and educational activities that will improve methods and techniques for the management of emotionally disturbed patients.
- Keeps current with ideas in the fields of personality development and adjustment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental disorders to assist in the planning of mental health progress.
- Provides advice to community organizations and participates in related psychological and welfare activities.
- Takes after hours or weekend calls as required by specific cases or in emergency situations as requested.
- Performs related duties as assigned by the Chief Psychiatrist.
- To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.