Pediatric Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent Care
Posted date [2026-10-03]
(ID: 52888)
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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
Pediatric Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent CareJob Snapshot
Role: Pediatric Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent Care
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Proven clinical experience working with children and adolescents
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a qualified Pediatric Psychiatrist for a healthcare opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health conditions affecting children and adolescents while providing culturally sensitive care to pediatric patients and their families.
The position requires CCT qualification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and fluency in Arabic. The Pediatric Psychiatrist will work closely with families, psychologists, pediatricians, therapists, nurses, school counselors, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized mental health care.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No
Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Clinical Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents.
- Diagnose and manage a broad range of pediatric mental health conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient\'s clinical needs.
- Provide psychotherapy and medication management where clinically appropriate.
- Conduct ongoing follow-up and monitor patient progress.
- Review treatment response and support continuity of psychiatric care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical records.
- Follow DHA regulations, ethical standards, and appropriate clinical practices.
Family and Multidisciplinary Care
- Work collaboratively with psychologists, pediatricians, therapists, nurses, school counselors, and other relevant professionals.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and clinical meetings.
- Engage with families throughout assessment, treatment, and follow-up.
- Provide families with appropriate education and guidance in Arabic and English as needed.
- Deliver care with sensitivity to the cultural and communication needs of pediatric patients and their families.
Qualifications and Experience
- CCT Certificate of Completion of Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Eligibility for DHA licensure or an existing applicable DHA license.
- Fluency in Arabic is essential.
- Strong English communication skills are required.
- Proven experience working clinically with children and adolescents.
- Strong psychiatric diagnostic and clinical skills.
- Effective interpersonal and patient communication abilities.
- Culturally sensitive approach to mental healthcare.
Preferred Skills and Attributes
- Experience working in the Middle East or with Arabic-speaking populations.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to pediatric mental health care.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive tax-free salary package.
- Relocation and licensing support where applicable.
- Modern clinical facilities.
- Supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse pediatric population within a growing healthcare sector.
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Clinical Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents.
- Diagnose and manage a broad range of pediatric mental health conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient\'s clinical needs.
- Provide psychotherapy and medication management where clinically appropriate.
- Conduct ongoing follow-up and monitor patient progress.
- Review treatment response and support continuity of psychiatric care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical records.
- Follow DHA regulations, ethical standards, and appropriate clinical practices.
Family and Multidisciplinary Care
- Work collaboratively with psychologists, pediatricians, therapists, nurses, school counselors, and other relevant professionals.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and clinical meetings.
- Engage with families throughout assessment, treatment, and follow-up.
- Provide families with appropriate education and guidance in Arabic and English as needed.
- Deliver care with sensitivity to the cultural and communication needs of pediatric patients and their families.
Qualifications and Experience
- CCT Certificate of Completion of Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Eligibility for DHA licensure or an existing applicable DHA license.
- Fluency in Arabic is essential.
- Strong English communication skills are required.
- Proven experience working clinically with children and adolescents.
- Strong psychiatric diagnostic and clinical skills.
- Effective interpersonal and patient communication abilities.
- Culturally sensitive approach to mental healthcare.
Preferred Skills and Attributes
- Experience working in the Middle East or with Arabic-speaking populations.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to pediatric mental health care.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive tax-free salary package.
- Relocation and licensing support where applicable.
- Modern clinical facilities.
- Supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse pediatric population within a growing healthcare sector.
