We are seeking an experienced consultant child psychiatrist – Arabic speaker to join a leading healthcare organisation in Abu Dhabi or Al Ain, UAE.

The successful candidate will provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment exclusively for children, working closely with families and a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for children with a range of mental health and behavioural conditions.
• Develop individualised treatment plans based on each child's clinical needs and developmental stage.
• Assess and manage conditions including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, behavioural disorders, developmental concerns, trauma-related conditions, and other childhood psychiatric conditions.
• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and appropriate risk evaluations.
• Provide medication management where clinically indicated and monitor treatment response and side effects.
• Work closely with parents and caregivers to provide education, guidance, and appropriate therapeutic recommendations.
• Collaborate with paediatricians, psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, and other allied health professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and treatment planning.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and comprehensive clinical records.
• Contribute to clinical quality improvement, patient safety, and service development initiatives.
• Participate in teaching, supervision, and continuing professional development activities where required.

Requirements

• Medical degree from a recognised institution.
• Recognised postgraduate qualification in child psychiatry / psychiatry.
• Consultant-level clinical experience in child psychiatry.
• Experience exclusively or predominantly focused on paediatric mental health.
• Eligibility for consultant-level licensing/classification in the UAE, subject to the relevant health authority requirements.
• Arabic speaker – mandatory.
• Strong experience in the assessment and management of childhood psychiatric and developmental conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and their families.
• International or Western clinical experience is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive consultant-level salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a leading healthcare organisation in Abu Dhabi or Al Ain.
• Professional multidisciplinary working environment.
• Opportunities for career development and continuing education.
• Relocation support, subject to employer policy.
• Assistance with UAE licensing and credentialing where applicable.