Psychologist - UAEN with Master's Degree… at NMC Healthcare · Al Ain

The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological care to both adult and pediatric patients at NMC ProVita. This role includes providing comprehensive psychological assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for individuals presenting with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, developmental, and cognitive needs across inpatient rehabilitation and long-term care settings. The Clinical Psychologist collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to support holistic, patient-centered care; contributes to family education and caregiver support; and ensures all services are delivered in accordance with DOH regulations, ethical standards, and organizational policies. The role also includes participation in clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and staff education to enhance the overall psychological well-being of the patients served.

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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