About the job

Our client, a leading mental health center in Dubai that is part of a well-established hospital group, is seeking an experienced Psychiatry Consultant (Adult & Adolescent) to join its specialist mental health team and provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment for adult and adolescent patients.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise in adult and adolescent psychiatry, excellent diagnostic and therapeutic skills, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered mental healthcare within a multidisciplinary clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level psychiatric services for adult and adolescent patients within the mental health center.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, clinical evaluations, and diagnostic reviews.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and behavioral health conditions.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Provide ongoing patient follow-up, medication management, and treatment monitoring.
• Collaborate with psychologists, therapists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure integrated patient care.
• Manage complex psychiatric cases and provide expert clinical guidance when required.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant EMR documentation and medical records.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and long-term mental health management.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and center-wide healthcare programs.
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Requirements

• Medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Specialty qualification, Board Certification, or higher qualification in Psychiatry.
• Subspecialty expertise or clinical experience in Adult and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Minimum 3 years of current UAE clinical experience in a hospital or mental health setting.
• Must hold one of the following:
  • Active DHA Consultant Eligibility Letter, or
  • Valid DHA Consultant License.
• Proven experience in managing complex psychiatric cases and delivering specialist mental healthcare.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Arabic-speaking candidates are preferred.

Job Details

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Facility Type: Mental Health Center (Part of Hospital Group)

Working Hours: 48 hours per week

Shift: Day / Afternoon Shift

Contract Duration: 2 years (renewable)

Probation Period: 6 months

Salary & Benefits

Salary: AED 55,000 – 65,000 per month (based on qualifications and experience)

• Health insurance coverage for employee and eligible dependents
• 30 days annual leave
• Public holidays as per UAE Labour Law
• Professional mental healthcare environment within a leading hospital group
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with specialists and allied healthcare professionals
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