Pediatric Psychiatrist - Child Mental Health
Posted date [2026-05-27]
(ID: 45716)
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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 Mental HealthJob Snapshot
Role: Pediatric Psychiatrist - Child Mental Health
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Mental Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: Proven pediatric and adolescent psychiatry experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Pediatric Psychiatrist - Child Mental Health in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Mental Health Care opportunity for a CCT-qualified physician with strong experience in child and adolescent psychiatry, Arabic-speaking family support, and culturally sensitive psychiatric care. This role is designed for a compassionate consultant-level psychiatrist who can assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions in children and teenagers while working closely with families and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
The position requires Arabic fluency, strong English communication, and the ability to support pediatric patients through structured psychiatric evaluations, individualized treatment planning, psychotherapy coordination, medication management, and long-term clinical follow-up.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Mental Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 55000-75000
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 Pediatric Psychiatrist - Child Mental Health provides specialist psychiatric care for children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, and mental health concerns. The role involves careful assessment, family engagement, culturally aware communication, and evidence-based treatment for young patients who may require ongoing clinical support.
This position has strong impact on early intervention, family confidence, school functioning, emotional wellbeing, and long-term mental health outcomes. The psychiatrist will collaborate with psychologists, pediatricians, therapists, nurses, school counselors, and allied healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care that respects each child’s clinical, cultural, and family context.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents, including clinical history, developmental background, family concerns, behavioral presentation, and risk evaluation.
* Diagnose and manage a wide range of pediatric mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, attention-related concerns, developmental challenges, trauma-related symptoms, and complex emotional difficulties.
* Develop individualized treatment plans that may include psychotherapy pathways, medication management, family education, behavioral strategies, school support, and follow-up care.
* Provide ongoing clinical monitoring to evaluate treatment response, medication safety, symptom progress, family feedback, and functional improvement.
* Work collaboratively with psychologists, pediatricians, therapists, nurses, school counselors, and other professionals involved in child and adolescent care.
* Engage parents and families with clear guidance, emotional support, psychoeducation, and practical recommendations in Arabic and English as needed.
* Communicate diagnosis, care plans, treatment risks, expected outcomes, and follow-up requirements in a culturally sensitive and age-appropriate manner.
* Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical records in line with clinical, legal, and ethical standards.
* Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, clinical meetings, care reviews, and patient safety processes.
* Follow DHA regulations, professional ethics, safeguarding standards, confidentiality requirements, and best-practice psychiatric care guidelines.
* Support a child-centered care environment that promotes trust, dignity, family participation, and safe mental health treatment.
Ideal Profile
* CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
* Eligibility for DHA licensure or active DHA license.
* Fluency in Arabic is essential, with strong English communication skills required.
* Proven experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical mental health or psychiatric care setting.
* Strong diagnostic ability across pediatric psychiatric, behavioral, emotional, and developmental presentations.
* Ability to create practical treatment plans that involve patients, families, schools, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
* Experience working in the Middle East or with Arabic-speaking populations is preferred.
* Compassionate, patient-centered approach with strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
* Culturally sensitive communication style and ability to support families through complex mental health decisions.
Skills Set
* Child and adolescent psychiatry
* Pediatric mental health assessment
* Arabic patient communication
* Psychiatric diagnosis
* Medication management
* Psychotherapy care planning
* Family counselling
* Behavioral health support
* Developmental mental health
* Anxiety and mood disorder care
* Multidisciplinary case management
* School counselor coordination
* Clinical documentation
* Confidential medical records
* DHA license eligibility
* Culturally sensitive care
* Patient safety and ethics
Why Join Us
This role offers a meaningful opportunity for a Pediatric Psychiatrist to support child and adolescent mental health services in Dubai, where demand for Arabic-speaking, culturally aware psychiatric care continues to grow. The position provides the chance to work with a diverse pediatric population, support families through sensitive care journeys, and contribute to early intervention and long-term wellbeing.
The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive tax-free salary package, relocation and licensing support where applicable, modern clinical facilities, and a supportive multidisciplinary work environment focused on high-quality pediatric mental health care.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports specialist healthcare recruitment across the region by connecting experienced medical professionals with hospitals, clinics, and advanced healthcare providers. The company focuses on consultant-level placements where clinical expertise, cultural understanding, and patient care quality are essential to successful healthcare delivery.
