Job Description

A reputable multispecialty healthcare facility in the UAE is seeking an experienced Specialist Child Psychiatrist with Saudi Board certification to assess, diagnose, and manage mental health and behavioral conditions in children and adolescents. The ideal candidate will provide evidence-based psychiatric care, support families, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote positive mental health outcomes.

International candidates are welcome to apply, including qualified professionals willing to relocate to the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric, emotional, and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, including medication management and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluate developmental, psychological, and social factors affecting mental health.
• Monitor treatment progress and adjust care plans as clinically indicated.
• Provide guidance and counselling to parents and caregivers regarding treatment and ongoing support.
• Collaborate with psychologists, pediatricians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure patient confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Follow evidence-based clinical guidelines and applicable UAE healthcare regulations.

Requirements

• Recognized Saudi Board qualification in Psychiatry, with appropriate specialist training and experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Relevant postgraduate clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health.
• Experience managing conditions such as ADHD, autism-related psychiatric concerns, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and behavioral difficulties, within the scope of training and practice.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, communication, and family-counselling skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Current professional registration and good standing with the relevant regulatory authority, as applicable.
• Eligibility for UAE healthcare licensing through DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, subject to the relevant authority’s assessment of qualifications, experience, and specialty classification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Employment benefits in accordance with the employer’s policy.
• Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Professional development and continuing medical education opportunities.
• Relocation assistance may be available, subject to employer policy.