Psychologist - UAEN (Al Ain Location)

• Conduct comprehensive age-appropriate psychological assessments for adults and pediatric patients, covering cognitive, emotional, behavioral, personality, and adaptive functioning.

• Perform detailed diagnostic evaluations using standardized, validated psychological tools appropriate to developmental level, cultural context, and clinical presentation.

• Identify patients requiring advanced or specialized psychological assessment and coordinate referrals to appropriate licensed professionals when necessary.

• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, family therapy, play therapy, behavior therapy) tailored to the needs of adults, adolescents, and children.

• Conduct individual psychotherapy, family therapy, and group therapy as clinically indicated.

• Deliver health and behavior interventions to support coping, adjustment, emotional regulation, and adherence to medical rehabilitation programs.

• Identify and report any signs of clinical deterioration, neglect, or safeguarding concerns in accordance with organizational and DOH policies and procedures.

• Maintain strong therapeutic boundaries and ensure safe, ethical practice with both adults and children, respecting cultural and developmental needs.

• Participate in interdisciplinary rehabilitation planning, ensuring psychology goals contribute to overall patient recovery and quality of life.

• Participate actively in clinical and rehabilitation ward rounds, MDT meetings, and case conferences to support integrated, patient-centred care.

• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and caregivers to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.

• Provide psychological guidance to team members regarding behavioral strategies, communication approaches, and cognitive-emotional considerations.

• Accurately document all clinical encounters, assessments, and treatment plans in a timely manner, adhering to DOH, JCI, and facility guidelines.

• Communicate clinical findings and progress updates to patients, families, and relevant team members (with appropriate consent), ensuring clarity, sensitivity, and cultural awareness.

• Review results of investigations and adjust treatment plans accordingly to ensure timely and appropriate care.

• Conduct comprehensive age-appropriate psychological assessments for adults and pediatric patients, covering cognitive, emotional, behavioral, personality, and adaptive functioning.

• Perform detailed diagnostic evaluations using standardized, validated psychological tools appropriate to developmental level, cultural context, and clinical presentation.

• Identify patients requiring advanced or specialized psychological assessment and coordinate referrals to appropriate licensed professionals when necessary.

• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, family therapy, play therapy, behavior therapy) tailored to the needs of adults, adolescents, and children.

• Conduct individual psychotherapy, family therapy, and group therapy as clinically indicated.

• Deliver health and behavior interventions to support coping, adjustment, emotional regulation, and adherence to medical rehabilitation programs.

• Identify and report any signs of clinical deterioration, neglect, or safeguarding concerns in accordance with organizational and DOH policies and procedures.

• Maintain strong therapeutic boundaries and ensure safe, ethical practice with both adults and children, respecting cultural and developmental needs.

• Participate in interdisciplinary rehabilitation planning, ensuring psychology goals contribute to overall patient recovery and quality of life.

• Participate actively in clinical and rehabilitation ward rounds, MDT meetings, and case conferences to support integrated, patient-centred care.

• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and caregivers to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.

• Provide psychological guidance to team members regarding behavioral strategies, communication approaches, and cognitive-emotional considerations.

• Accurately document all clinical encounters, assessments, and treatment plans in a timely manner, adhering to DOH, JCI, and facility guidelines.

• Communicate clinical findings and progress updates to patients, families, and relevant team members (with appropriate consent), ensuring clarity, sensitivity, and cultural awareness.

• Review results of investigations and adjust treatment plans accordingly to ensure timely and appropriate care.

8. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

PREFERRED

Education

• Education that meets DOH PQR which leads for a License in Clincal Psychology.

Additional CBT and Cognitive Rehablitaion experience.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as, post certification in related field.

3 Years + Clinical Experiece

Certification and Licensure

• Valid DOH License Valid BLS provider certificate

Job Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Expertise psychological assessment and interventions

• Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention (HBAI) services, Falimy therapy, Group therapy