Clinical Psychologist

M42

Al Ain, UAE
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Employment type: Full-time

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Description (EN)

Overview

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Amana Healthcare is a leading long-term care and rehabilitation provider in the Middle East and GCC, and the region’s pioneer in post-acute care services. It offers comprehensive long-term care, post-acute rehabilitation, transitional care, and home healthcare. As part of the M42 network, Amana is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care tailored to the needs of individuals requiring complex or extended recovery support.

Amana Healthcare is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join its team in Al Ain, UAE. The role is responsible for providing comprehensive, evidence-based psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions to patients with a range of mental health, behavioural, emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs. The Clinical Psychologist will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualised treatment plans and support positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, clinical interviews, and appropriate psychometric evaluations.
Develop individualised, evidence-based treatment plans based on patients’ clinical needs.
Deliver individual and group psychological interventions using recognised therapeutic approaches.
Assess and manage emotional, behavioural, cognitive, developmental, and mental health conditions.
Monitor patient progress and adapt therapeutic interventions accordingly.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, nurses, and other multidisciplinary professionals.
Provide psychological guidance and education to patients and families.
Identify and appropriately escalate clinical risks requiring further psychiatric or multidisciplinary assessment.
Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely clinical documentation.
Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, clinical governance, quality improvement, and professional development activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology followed by a recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology, or equivalent qualification meeting UAE licensing requirements.
Valid DOH licence as a Clinical Psychologist, or eligibility to obtain the required licence.
Relevant clinical experience in psychological assessment and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Strong knowledge of psychological assessment, case formulation, treatment planning, and therapeutic methodologies.
Excellent clinical judgement, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Strong commitment to patient-centred care, professional ethics, confidentiality, and clinical quality.

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