Weight, Metabolic & Digestive Health Psychologist at Taiba Hospital

Sabah Al Salem, Mubarak al-Kabir Governorate, Kuwait -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Psychology, Behavioral Assessment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychosocial Evaluation, Care Coordination, EMR Systems, Patient Assessment, Stress Management, Lifestyle Modification, Clinical Documentation, Multidisciplinary Care, Patient Safety

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist Job Code: WMD-003 Department: Psychiatry Your Impact 100% of patients receive evidence-based psychological and behavioral assessments 100% of pre-treatment evaluations completed for bariatric and weight management programs Seamless integration of behavioral interventions into multidisciplinary care plans Active contribution to clinical pathway implementation, audits, and quality initiatives What you will do Patient Assessment: Conduct clinical, cognitive, psychosocial, and pre-bariatric surgery evaluations for metabolic and digestive health patients. Behavioral Interventions: Develop individualized psychological treatment plans targeting emotional eating, stress management, and sustainable lifestyle modifications. Chronic Condition Support: Provide evidence-based therapy for patients managing obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, IBS, IBD, and stress-related gastrointestinal symptoms. Care Coordination: Partner with endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, bariatric surgeons, and dietitians to deliver unified, multidisciplinary care. Documentation & Quality: Maintain accurate clinical data in compliance with JCI standards, hospital regulations, and safety protocols. How success is measured Improved patient adherence to dietary, exercise, and medical treatment regimens High-quality, timely pre-surgical psychological clearances and behavioral monitoring Accurate, compliant, and complete clinical documentation Strong clinical engagement within the multidisciplinary teams Consistent contribution to service optimization, quality audits, and patient safety You will thrive here if you have… Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university approved by the Ministry of Higher Education in Kuwait A minimum of 3 years' experience post-Master's treating psychological patients in weight, metabolic, and digestive health Prior experience working in a hospital or clinical setting Strong skills in cognitive behavioral strategies, emotional strength, and diplomatic care delivery Ability to assume greater clinical responsibility calmly within a fast-paced hospital environment Proficiency in EMR systems, hospital database navigation, and clinical resource optimization Competencies we value Communication – Articulates clinical insights and listens attentively, building trusted relationships Customer Focus – Places the patient's needs and well-being at the center of every decision Continuous Learning – Stays current with evidence-based psychological practice and shares that expertise Values & Ethics – Earns the trust of patients and colleagues through consistent honesty, discretion, and professionalism Teamwork – Works fluidly across specialties and allied teams around shared patient goals

Responsibilities

Conduct clinical and psychosocial evaluations for patients with metabolic and digestive health issues. Develop and implement individualized behavioral treatment plans while collaborating with a multidisciplinary medical team.