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Senior clinical psychologist
Government Entity
Sharjah, UAE
Full Time
Senior
Onsite
3 weeks ago
Psychological assessmentClinical interviewingDiagnostic evaluationEvidence based interventionsCBTFamily therapy
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About the Role
A government entity in Sharjah seeks a Senior Clinical Psychologist to conduct psychological assessments, provide therapy, and offer clinical consultation for individuals and families receiving social services.
Key Skills for This Role
Psychological assessmentClinical interviewingDiagnostic evaluationEvidence based interventionsCBTFamily therapy
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, clinical interviews, and diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, adults, and families receiving social services
- Develop and implement evidence based treatment plans, providing individual, group, and family therapy, and monitoring clinical progress
- Offer clinical consultation to multidisciplinary teams, contribute to case conferences, and support the integration of psychological perspectives into social care plans
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, ensuring adherence to ethical and legal standards
- Participate in supervision and mentoring of junior staff
- Contribute to training, outreach, and program development initiatives within SSSD
Requirements
- Doctorate (PhD) or Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in the field of clinical psychology
- Advanced clinical expertise in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence based interventions (e.g., CBT, family therapy, trauma informed approaches)
- Strong skills in clinical interviewing, risk assessment, and crisis intervention within diverse community and social services settings
- Proficiency in case formulation, treatment planning, and outcome monitoring for complex and multi problem presentations
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, provide clinical consultation, and support integrated care approaches
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clinical documentation, report writing, and family and stakeholder communication
- Strong ethical judgment, cultural sensitivity, and demonstrated commitment to non discriminatory, person centered care
- Experience in supervision, mentoring, or training of junior clinicians or interns is highly desirable
- Ability to manage a varied caseload, prioritize tasks, and maintain professional boundaries under pressure
- Familiarity with local health and social care systems in the UAE and knowledge of regional cultural contexts is an advantage
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic is a strong asset
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Company Description
- A government entity in Sharjah dedicated to providing social care and support services to the community. The department works with individuals, families, and vulnerable groups to enhance social well being and quality of life. It collaborates with local and national entities to deliver integrated soc
Role Description
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, clinical interviews, and diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, adults, and families receiving social services
- Develop and implement evidence based treatment plans, providing individual, group, and family therapy, and monitoring clinical progress
- Offer clinical consultation to multidisciplinary teams, contribute to case conferences, and support the integration of psychological perspectives into social care plans
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, ensuring adherence to ethical and legal standards
- Participate in supervision and mentoring of junior staff
- Contribute to training, outreach, and program development initiatives within SSSD
Qualifications
- Doctorate (PhD) or Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in the field of clinical psychology
- Advanced clinical expertise in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence based interventions (e.g., CBT, family therapy, trauma informed approaches)
- Strong skills in clinical interviewing, risk assessment, and crisis intervention within diverse community and social services settings
- Proficiency in case formulation, treatment planning, and outcome monitoring for complex and multi problem presentations
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, provide clinical consultation, and support integrated care approaches
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clinical documentation, report writing, and family and stakeholder communication
- Strong ethical judgment, cultural sensitivity, and demonstrated commitment to non discriminatory, person centered care
- Experience in supervision, mentoring, or training of junior clinicians or interns is highly desirable
- Ability to manage a varied caseload, prioritize tasks, and maintain professional boundaries under pressure
- Familiarity with local health and social care systems in the UAE and knowledge of regional cultural contexts is an advantage
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic is a strong asset
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