Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist with oncology experience to provide specialized psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions for patients, particularly those undergoing cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and clinical evaluations.
• Provide individual and family psychological counselling and psychotherapy.
• Support oncology patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship.
• Assess and manage anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma, and treatment-related psychological distress.
• Provide psychological support for patients and families coping with chronic or life-threatening illness.
• Collaborate closely with oncologists, physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Develop individualized treatment and psychological care plans.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention and appropriate referrals when required.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and contribute to patient-centered care.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or a relevant discipline.
• Valid professional license/eligibility to practice in Dubai/UAE (DHA).
• Proven clinical experience as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Previous oncology/psycho-oncology experience is required or highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based psychological assessment and therapeutic approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Preferred Expertise

Psycho-oncology, cancer-related psychological distress, grief and bereavement, anxiety and depression, adjustment disorders, family counselling, and supportive psychotherapy.