Consultant - Pediatric Psychiatry
Posted date [2026-06-02]
(ID: 45955)
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Allocation Assist Middle East was founded by Emilie Davies in 2015, after she recognised a gap in the market for assisting highly skilled Western-trained doctors to find rewarding and fulfilling opportunities in top-tier hospitals in the UAE and other Gulf countries. We are now the fastest growing medical consulting company in the Middle East, having helped hundreds of senior consultant doctors from various specialties and backgrounds advance their careers and lifestyle while contributing to the dynamic and growing healthcare sector in this progressive and dynamic region of the world.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Consultant - Pediatric PsychiatryJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant - Pediatric Psychiatry
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Mental Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Consultant-level child and adolescent psychiatry experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant - Pediatric Psychiatry in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Mental Health Care opportunity for a CCT-qualified Arabic-speaking physician with strong expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry, pediatric mental health assessment, psychotherapy planning, medication management, and culturally sensitive family-centered care. This role is ideal for a consultant psychiatrist who can support children, adolescents, and families through accurate diagnosis, compassionate communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based treatment within a modern clinical setting.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Mental Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 70000-90000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Consultant - Pediatric Psychiatry will assess, diagnose, treat, and monitor mental health conditions affecting children and adolescents while working closely with families and allied healthcare professionals. The role requires strong Arabic communication, sound clinical judgment, cultural awareness, and the ability to build trust with young patients and caregivers. Working in Dubai’s growing mental health sector, the consultant will help strengthen pediatric psychiatric services through individualized treatment planning, family education, multidisciplinary case management, and adherence to DHA regulations and ethical clinical standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents, including clinical interviews, developmental history, family context, behavioral concerns, and risk evaluation.
* Diagnose and manage a wide range of pediatric mental health conditions affecting emotional, behavioral, developmental, and social functioning.
* Develop individualized treatment plans that may include psychotherapy recommendations, medication management, family guidance, and coordinated multidisciplinary support.
* Provide ongoing follow-up consultations to monitor patient progress, treatment response, side effects, safety concerns, and functional improvement.
* Work closely with psychologists, pediatricians, therapists, nurses, school counselors, and allied healthcare professionals to deliver integrated patient care.
* Engage families with clear guidance in Arabic and English, helping parents understand diagnosis, treatment options, home support strategies, and follow-up needs.
* Support children and adolescents through a compassionate, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate care approach.
* Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, clinical meetings, and care planning sessions for complex pediatric mental health cases.
* Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical records, including assessment notes, treatment plans, medication documentation, consent records, and follow-up summaries.
* Ensure adherence to DHA regulations, ethical standards, patient confidentiality requirements, and best clinical practices.
* Contribute to a supportive clinical environment focused on early intervention, family trust, and safe mental health outcomes.
* Collaborate with the wider care team to improve service quality, continuity of care, and patient experience for Arabic-speaking pediatric families.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree from a recognized institution with specialization in Psychiatry.
* CCT Certificate of Completion of Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
* Eligibility for DHA licensure or active DHA license as a Consultant Pediatric Psychiatrist.
* Fluency in Arabic is essential, with strong English communication skills required.
* Proven experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical mental health setting.
* Strong diagnostic ability across pediatric psychiatric, behavioral, emotional, and developmental presentations.
* Experience working in the Middle East or with Arabic-speaking populations is preferred.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team involving psychologists, pediatricians, therapists, nurses, and school counselors.
* Compassionate and patient-centered approach with strong cultural sensitivity.
* Strong organizational skills, time-management ability, and commitment to accurate clinical documentation.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly with young patients, parents, caregivers, and clinical colleagues.
Skills Set
* Pediatric Psychiatry
* Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
* Arabic patient communication
* Psychiatric assessment
* Pediatric mental health diagnosis
* Treatment planning
* Medication management
* Psychotherapy coordination
* Family education
* Parent guidance
* Adolescent mental health care
* Child behavioral assessment
* Developmental history assessment
* Risk evaluation
* Multidisciplinary case management
* School counselor coordination
* Psychologist collaboration
* Pediatrician collaboration
* DHA licensing
* Confidential medical documentation
* Culturally sensitive care
* Clinical meetings
* Patient follow-up
* Ethical psychiatric practice
* Family-centered care
Why Join Us
This opportunity is well suited for a Consultant - Pediatric Psychiatry seeking a meaningful specialist role in Dubai’s expanding Mental Health Care sector. The position offers a competitive tax-free salary package, relocation and licensing support where applicable, modern clinical facilities, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to care for a diverse pediatric population. It is a strong fit for an Arabic-speaking CCT-qualified psychiatrist who wants to support children, guide families, and contribute to high-quality mental health services in a growing healthcare market.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare organizations across the UAE by connecting experienced consultant physicians with specialist medical opportunities. The company works with hospitals, clinics, and advanced care providers to place qualified doctors in roles where their expertise can strengthen patient care, improve specialty services, and support long-term healthcare excellence.
