Clinical Psychologist (Arabic Speaker) - NMC MOWJ Child Development Centre

Participates in the diagnosis and therapy of psychiatric illness. Serves as a professional assistant to Psychiatrists who provide psychiatric care to inpatients and outpatients with mental or psychological illnesses; and engages in preventive care as a part of an integrated program of curative and preventive medicine.

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Conducts psychiatric interviews and collects data for diagnostic purposes.

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Provides various psychotherapies, including individual, group and family therapies.

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Offers counseling for couples with marital conflicts.

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Uses behavioral methods for the treatment of children and adults and plans the frequency, intensity and duration of therapy.

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Performs psychometric (mental measuring) testing for diagnosis and evaluation of therapy.

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Engages in research and educational activities that will improve methods and techniques for the management of emotionally disturbed patients.

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Keeps current with ideas in the fields of personality development and adjustment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental disorders to assist in the planning of mental health progress.

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Provides advice to community organizations and participates in related psychological and welfare activities.

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Takes after hours or weekend calls as required by specific cases or in emergency situations as requested.

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Performs related duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

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To follow appropriate international guidelines, HAAD regulations and Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.

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Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements.

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Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities.

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Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.

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Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports.

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Comply with Waste management procedures and policies.

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Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs.

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Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.

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Valid DOH/DHA License as Clinical Psychologist to practice in the UAE.

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Master's degree in clinical psychology from a recognized college or university.

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Native Arabic Speaker required.

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At least with 2 years' experience in the field of clinical psychology.

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Comprehensive knowledge of medical ethics with regard to the obligation to maintain work confidentiality.

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Working knowledge of intelligence, achievement, interest, personality and other psychological tests and measuring devices.

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Current licensure in country of origin and with HAAD license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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Excellent command of oral and written English and Arabic language.

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Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients and families.