Clinical Psychologist

• 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.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognized college or university.

• At least with 2 years' experience in the field of clinical psychology.

• Comprehensive knowledge of medical ethics with regard to the obligation to maintain work confidentiality.

• Working knowledge of intelligence, achievement, interest, personality and other psychological tests and measuring devices.

• Current licensure in country of origin and with MOH license to practice in Sharjah, UAE.

• Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients & families