Psychologist
Posted 24 Apr 2026
Advertised as “Psychologist - UAEN with Master's Degree (Al Ain Location)”
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- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
No salary listed for this role.
• Conduct comprehensive age-appropriate psychological assessments for adults and pediatric patients, covering cognitive, emotional, behavioral, personality, and adaptive functioning.
• Perform detailed diagnostic evaluations using standardized, validated psychological tools appropriate to developmental level, cultural context, and clinical presentation.
• Identify patients requiring advanced or specialized psychological assessment and coordinate referrals to appropriate licensed professionals when necessary.
• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, family therapy, play therapy, behavior therapy) tailored to the needs of adults, adolescents, and children.
• Conduct individual psychotherapy, family therapy, and group therapy as clinically indicated.
• Deliver health and behavior interventions to support coping, adjustment, emotional regulation, and adherence to medical rehabilitation programs.
• Identify and report any signs of clinical deterioration, neglect, or safeguarding concerns in accordance with organizational and DOH policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong therapeutic boundaries and ensure safe, ethical practice with both adults and children, respecting cultural and developmental needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rehabilitation planning, ensuring psychology goals contribute to overall patient recovery and quality of life.
• Participate actively in clinical and rehabilitation ward rounds, MDT meetings, and case conferences to support integrated, patient-centred care.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and caregivers to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
• Provide psychological guidance to team members regarding behavioral strategies, communication approaches, and cognitive-emotional considerations.
• Accurately document all clinical encounters, assessments, and treatment plans in a timely manner, adhering to DOH, JCI, and facility guidelines.
• Communicate clinical findings and progress updates to patients, families, and relevant team members (with appropriate consent), ensuring clarity, sensitivity, and cultural awareness.
• Review results of investigations and adjust treatment plans accordingly to ensure timely and appropriate care.
Responsibilities
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Conduct comprehensive age-appropriate psychological assessments for adults and pediatric patients, covering cognitive, emotional, behavioral, personality, and adaptive functioning.
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Perform detailed diagnostic evaluations using standardized, validated psychological tools appropriate to developmental level, cultural context, and clinical presentation.
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Identify patients requiring advanced or specialized psychological assessment and coordinate referrals to appropriate licensed professionals when necessary.
-
Provide evidence-based psychological interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, family therapy, play therapy, behavior therapy) tailored to the needs of adults, adolescents, and children.
-
Conduct individual psychotherapy, family therapy, and group therapy as clinically indicated.
-
Deliver health and behavior interventions to support coping, adjustment, emotional regulation, and adherence to medical rehabilitation programs.
-
Identify and report any signs of clinical deterioration, neglect, or safeguarding concerns in accordance with organizational and DOH policies and procedures.
-
Maintain strong therapeutic boundaries and ensure safe, ethical practice with both adults and children, respecting cultural and developmental needs.
-
Participate in interdisciplinary rehabilitation planning, ensuring psychology goals contribute to overall patient recovery and quality of life.
-
Participate actively in clinical and rehabilitation ward rounds, MDT meetings, and case conferences to support integrated, patient-centred care.
-
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and caregivers to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
-
Provide psychological guidance to team members regarding behavioral strategies, communication approaches, and cognitive-emotional considerations.
-
Accurately document all clinical encounters, assessments, and treatment plans in a timely manner, adhering to DOH, JCI, and facility guidelines.
-
Communicate clinical findings and progress updates to patients, families, and relevant team members (with appropriate consent), ensuring clarity, sensitivity, and cultural awareness.
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Review results of investigations and adjust treatment plans accordingly to ensure timely and appropriate care.
Qualifications
8. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
PREFERRED
Education
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Education that meets DOH PQR which leads for a License in Clincal Psychology.
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Additional CBT and Cognitive Rehablitaion experience.
Experience
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Minimum 2 years’ experience as, post certification in related field.
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3 Years + Clinical Experiece
Certification and Licensure
- Valid DOH License
- Valid BLS provider certificate
Job Specific Knowledge and Skills
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Expertise psychological assessment and interventions
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Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention (HBAI) services, Falimy therapy, Group therapy