Consultant Psychiatrist (Arabic Speaker) – KSA
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About the Role
Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a highly qualified Consultant Psychiatrist fluent in Arabic for a leading healthcare organization in Saudi Arabia. The role involves comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment across inpatient and outpatient settings.
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Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc.
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide pharmacological treatment, psychotherapy, counseling, and behavioral interventions
- Manage both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric cases
- Provide crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric care when required
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans
- Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with Saudi regulations
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, research, and CME programs
Requirements
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by SCFHS
- Board Certification / Fellowship in Psychiatry
- Valid SCFHS Consultant Registration/License or eligibility
- Minimum 5–7 years of post board consultant experience in Psychiatry
- Fluency in Arabic and English
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Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist who is fluent in Arabic to join a leading healthcare organization in Saudi Arabia.
- The successful candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with a broad range of mental health disorders.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, PTSD, and other mental health conditions.
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide pharmacological treatment, psychotherapy, counseling, and behavioral interventions where appropriate.
- Manage both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric cases.
- Provide crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric care when required.
- Collaborate with psychologists, neurologists, primary care physicians, social workers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive mental healthcare.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with Saudi healthcare regulations and hospital policies.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing medical education programs.
- Ensure patient confidentiality, ethical standards, and adherence to mental health best practices.
Qualifications & Requirements
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by SCFHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties).
- Board Certification / Fellowship in Psychiatry.
- Valid SCFHS Consultant Registration/License or eligibility.
- Minimum 5–7 years of post board consultant experience in Psychiatry within a reputed hospital or mental health center.
- Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.
- Strong expertise in adult psychiatry and mental health management.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient counseling skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in community psychiatry and multidisciplinary mental health programs.
- Exposure to psychotherapy and behavioral therapy approaches.
- Academic and research experience is an advantage.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment.
Benefits
- Competitive tax free salary
- Family benefits
- Health insurance
- Housing and transportation allowance
- Annual airfare allowance
- Paid annual leave
- CME and professional development support
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