Clinical Psychologist

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist

Company: Sakina – SEHA

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full‑time

Salary: AED 18,000 – 28,000 per month (Estimated)

Experience Required: Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience

Position Profile

Sakina – SEHA is seeking a qualified, Arabic-speaking Clinical Psychologist to join its mental health faculty in Abu Dhabi. The position focuses on conducting diagnostic psychological evaluations, administering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary clinical team to provide comprehensive psychiatric care within a structured hospital setting.

Main Duties

• Conduct deep clinical assessments, diagnostic interviews, and objective behavioral evaluations for a diverse patient population.

• Formulate and implement customized, evidence-based psychological treatment structures (e.g., CBT, systemic therapy).

• Partner closely with staff psychiatrists, medical practitioners, and case managers to coordinate comprehensive wellness plans.

• Log and update highly precise clinical case notes, intake files, and treatment progression documentation in line with medical network mandates.

• Deliver crisis interventions and supportive counseling frameworks to patients and their family networks during acute clinical episodes.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Education: Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology earned from an accredited higher education institution.

• Licensure: An active Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi practitioner license or a formal DOH eligibility determination letter is mandatory.

• Language Capabilities: Native or professional-grade bilingual fluency in spoken and written Arabic is an absolute prerequisite for this role.

• Professional Background: 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience practicing psychotherapy within an inpatient hospital or structured outpatient mental health environment.

Value Proposition

• Full-time institutional role within SEHA’s specialized mental health ecosystem

• Competitive monthly salary distribution within the premium regional medical bracket

• Collaborative, multi-disciplinary work environment featuring continuous exposure to diverse clinical research and psychiatric casework

How to Apply

Submit your CV, licensing credentials, and professional background details directly to the healthcare talent desk: [email protected]