child and adolescent psychologist

skills & competencies:

• Excellent (near) native English communication skills;
• Team-oriented and collaborative;
• Self-motivated and passionate;
• Take responsibility for own professional growth and career development;
• Committed to self-knowledge and self-care;;
• Being patient and building relationships based on trust

education & qualifications:

• Masters or Doctorate level qualification in Psychology;
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience post Master degree;
• Proven expertise working with children and adolescents under the age of 12 years;
• Eligible for license from Dubai Health Authority (DHA) - being already licensed a plus;
• Willing to relocate to Dubai, UAE.

description

A Psychologist's schedule in a typical week involves a balanced distribution of clinical work, client-related administrative tasks, individual professional development, team professional development, and community service. This community service includes activities such as writing articles, preparing and giving seminars, and running support groups.

• Schedule patient consultations to help build patient relationships;
• Assessing patients and identifying their problems;
• Engaging in discussion with patients and making them feel comfortable;
• Implementing individualized treatment programs;
• Undertaking psychometric testing;
• Evaluating patient responses to treatment over time;
• Organizing a long-term counseling plan that involves multiple visits;
• Offering both one-on-one and group counseling;
• Keeping a detailed account of patient mental health history and manage confidential files;
• Being patient and building relationships based on trust.