Title Clinical Psychologist
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About the Role
Mediclinic Middle East seeks an experienced Clinical Psychologist to provide psychological assessment and evidence-based psychotherapy in Abu Dhabi. The role requires a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology and at least 5 years of clinical experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed psychological assessments using standardized tools and clinical interviews
- Formulate referral questions and select appropriate psychometric measures
- Analyse data to formulate clinical impressions and diagnoses
- Prepare structured psychological reports for clinical teams and stakeholders
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence based psychotherapies
- Deliver psychotherapy across modalities (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, brief therapy)
- Continuously monitor progress and adjust interventions accordingly
- Ensure cultural sensitivity and patient centered care in all interventions
- Facilitate group therapy, family sessions, and psychoeducation where appropriate
- Collaborate with fertility specialists and genetic counsellors for difficult information delivery (IVF only)
- Participate in MDT meetings and case discussions to support integrated care
- Maintain clear, accurate, and timely clinical records in line with legal and institutional standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology (Master’s or Doctorate) from an accredited university
- Certification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychometrics, or similar specialized therapeutic approaches
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in psychological assessment and intervention
- Experience in delivering psychotherapy across different modalities and patient demographics
- Experience in a hospital or multidisciplinary clinical setting is highly desirable
- Exposure to multicultural or UAE based healthcare environments preferred
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Main Purpose of Job
- To provide clinical psychology services in line with professional standards and regulatory requirements
Key Responsibility Areas
- Conducts detailed psychological assessments using standardized tools and clinical interviews
- Formulates referral questions and selects appropriate psychometric measures
- Analyses data to formulate clinical impressions and diagnoses
- Prepares structured psychological reports for clinical teams and stakeholders
- Develops action plans based on evaluation outcomes
- Develops and implements individualized treatment plans using evidence based psychotherapies
- Delivers psychotherapy across modalities (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, brief therapy)
- Continuously monitors progress and adjusts interventions accordingly
- Ensures cultural sensitivity and patient centered care in all interventions
- Facilitates group therapy, family sessions, and psychoeducation where appropriate
- Collaborate with fertility specialists and genetic counsellors to ensure consistent and empathetic delivery of difficult information (Applicable to IVF only)
- Support patients in understanding implications of adverse findings, including risk communication
Additional Responsibilities
- Participates in MDT meetings and case discussions to support integrated care
- Provides consultative input to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
- Refers patients to other services when clinically indicated
- Recognizes own professional limitations and seeks guidance when required
- Supports organizational policies and legal frameworks in decision making
- Maintains clear, accurate, and timely clinical records in line with legal and institutional standards
- Ensures confidentiality and compliance with regulatory policies
- Records relevant coding and documentation for insurance and billing
- Reports irregularities or record keeping discrepancies
- Participates in internal audits and quality assurance activities
- Demonstrates commitment to ethical practice and client welfare
- Identifies and resolves ethical dilemmas in a timely, principled manner
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology (Master’s or Doctorate) from an accredited university
- Certification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychometrics, or similar specialized therapeutic approaches
- Continuing professional development in advanced clinical methods or neuropsychological assessment
Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in psychological assessment and intervention
- Experience in delivering psychotherapy across different modalities and patient demographics
- Experience in a hospital or multidisciplinary clinical setting is highly desirable
- Exposure to multicultural or UAE based healthcare environments preferred
Required Job Skills And Knowledge
- Personality, interest and other psychological tests and measuring methodologies
- UAE healthcare regulatory framework and related requirements
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