Clinical Psychologist - Women's Mental Health

About

Mediclinic City Hospital seeks a Clinical Psychologist to provide clinical psychology services in line with professional standards and regulatory requirements. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology plus a postgraduate Clinical Psychology degree, relevant specialist certification and at least five years of clinical assessment and intervention experience. Experience in a hospital or multidisciplinary setting is highly desirable. Number of posts: 1 Reference: 74157 Duty station: Mediclinic City Hospital | Dubai | United Arab Emirates

How to apply

Apply online through the official Mediclinic careers advert page using the Apply Now option.

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed psychological assessments using standardized tools and clinical interviews.
• Formulates referral questions and selects appropriate psychometric measures.
• Analyses data to formulate clinical impressions and diagnoses.
• Prepares structured psychological reports for clinical teams and stakeholders.
• Develops action plans based on evaluation outcomes.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans using evidence-based psychotherapies.
• Delivers psychotherapy across modalities (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, brief therapy).
• Continuously monitors progress and adjusts interventions accordingly.
• Ensures cultural sensitivity and patient-centered care in all interventions.
• Facilitates group therapy, family sessions, and psychoeducation where appropriate.
• Collaborate with fertility specialists and genetic counsellors to ensure consistent and empathetic delivery of difficult information. (Applicable to IVF only)
• Support patients in understanding implications of adverse findings, including risk communication.
• Participates in MDT meetings and case discussions to support integrated care.
• Provides consultative input to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Refers patients to other services when clinically indicated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology (Master’s or Doctorate) from an accredited university.
• Certification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychometrics, or similar specialized therapeutic approaches.
• Continuing professional development in advanced clinical methods or neuropsychological assessment.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in psychological assessment and intervention.
• Experience in delivering psychotherapy across different modalities and patient demographics.
• Experience in a hospital or multidisciplinary clinical setting is highly desirable.
• Exposure to multicultural or UAE-based healthcare environments preferred.
• Personality, interest and other psychological tests and measuring methodologies.
• UAE healthcare regulatory framework and related requirements.