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Psychologist - UAEN (Al Ain Location)

Psychologist 8.5 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Psychologist provides comprehensive psychological assessments, diagnoses, and evidence-based interventions for adult and pediatric patients in rehabilitation settings. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans and ensure all clinical practices adhere to DOH and JCI standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid DOH license and meet DOH PQR requirements for clinical psychology. A minimum of 2 years of post-certification clinical experience is required, with preference given to those with additional CBT and cognitive rehabilitation expertise.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic evaluationHealth behavior assessmentClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist - UAEN (Al Ain Location) at NMC Healthcare a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychology — ranked against 1,733 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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