Psychologist at NMC Medical Centre

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychological Assessment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Diagnostic Evaluation, Health Behavior Intervention, Group Therapy, Pediatric Psychology, Adult Psychology, Interdisciplinary Planning, Clinical Documentation, Psychoeducation, Case Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Clinical: The Clinical Psychologist’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following: • 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. • Provide education, psychoeducation, and counseling to families and caregivers, supporting understanding of diagnosis, behavior management, and emotional needs. • Evaluate newly referred patients and provide recommendations for ongoing psychological support. • Maintain patient confidentiality, informed consent, safeguarding responsibilities, and adherence to all DOH and facility legal and ethical requirements. • Promote a culture of empathy, professionalism, respect, and team-based care within the rehabilitation environment. • Comply with organizational policies related to admissions, consultations, patient care, prescribing (if applicable), and discharge procedures. • Participate in committees, working groups, training programs, and organizational initiatives as requested. • Perform other clinically relevant duties consistent with the role and organizational needs. • Participate in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes. • Maintain ongoing competency in adult and pediatric psychological practice through continuous professional development, structured training, and evidence-based practice review. • Refer to the Knowledge, Skills, Attitude Framework and Competency Summary Record for Allied Health for the detailed list of job-specific competencies applicable to this role. These include core clinical, technical, and behavioral competencies relevant to both adult and pediatric psychology practice. • Renew and validate job-specific competencies every two years or as needed in conjunction with the performance-appraisal process to ensure ongoing compliance with DOH, and international standards and to support continuous professional growth and service-quality improvement.

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Responsibilities

The Clinical Psychologist provides comprehensive psychological assessments, diagnoses, and evidence-based interventions for adult and pediatric patients in a rehabilitation setting. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care and provide essential support and education to families and caregivers.