Consultant Psychiatrist – Prenatal / Perinatal Mental Health - Dubai
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A Dubai-based role for a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in prenatal/perinatal mental health, providing specialist psychiatric care to women during pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum.
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Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment and management for women pre pregnancy, during pregnancy, and postpartum
- Diagnose and treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and psychosis
- Manage complex cases involving psychotropic medication use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Conduct risk assessments, crisis intervention, and safety planning for high risk mothers
- Support patients with pre existing psychiatric conditions transitioning into pregnancy
- Collaborate with obstetrics, maternal fetal medicine, neonatology, psychology, and midwifery teams
- Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and joint perinatal clinics
- Provide counselling on reproductive planning, medication adjustments, and mental health optimization
- Oversee inpatient and outpatient perinatal psychiatric services
- Ensure compliance with perinatal mental health guidelines and hospital protocols
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and morbidity/mortality reviews
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation aligned with DHA standards
Requirements
- Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent)
- Completed residency in Psychiatry with subspecialty training or strong experience in Perinatal/Prenatal Psychiatry
- Board Certification (e.g., American Board, Royal College, Arab Board, or equivalent)
- Eligibility for Consultant licensure with Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
- Minimum 3–5 years post consultant experience preferred
- Expertise in psychopharmacology during pregnancy and lactation
- Strong communication, counselling, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
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Position Summary
- The Consultant Psychiatrist (Prenatal / Perinatal Mental Health) provides specialist psychiatric care to women during pre‑conception, pregnancy, and the postpartum period.
- The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions unique to or exacerbated during the perinatal period.
- The consultant works closely with obstetrics, maternal‑fetal medicine, neonatology, psychology, and midwifery teams to deliver safe, evidence‑based, family‑centred care aligned with DHA regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment and management for women pre‑pregnancy, during pregnancy, and postpartum
- Diagnose and treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and psychosis
- Manage complex cases involving psychotropic medication use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Conduct risk assessments, crisis intervention, and safety planning for high‑risk mothers
- Support patients with pre‑existing psychiatric conditions transitioning into pregnancy
- Collaborate with obstetrics, maternal‑fetal medicine, neonatology, psychology, and midwifery teams
- Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and joint perinatal clinics
- Provide counselling on reproductive planning, medication adjustments, and mental health optimization
- Oversee inpatient and outpatient perinatal psychiatric services
- Ensure compliance with perinatal mental health guidelines and hospital protocols
- Participate in clinical audits, quality‑improvement initiatives, and morbidity/mortality reviews
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation aligned with DHA standards
Qualifications & Requirements
- Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent)
- Completed residency in Psychiatry with subspecialty training or strong experience in Perinatal / Prenatal Psychiatry
- Board Certification (e.g., American Board, Royal College, Arab Board, or equivalent)
- Eligibility for Consultant licensure with Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
- Minimum 3–5 years post‑consultant experience preferred
- Expertise in psychopharmacology during pregnancy and lactation
- Strong communication, counselling, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
- Experience in women’s mental health, tertiary care, or high‑risk obstetric settings is an advantage
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