Consultant - Pediatric Psychiatry
Posted date [2026-06-02]
(ID: 45890)
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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: Proven clinical experience with children and adolescents
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant - Pediatric Psychiatry in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Mental Health Care opportunity for a CCT-qualified physician experienced in assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric conditions in children and adolescents. This role is ideal for an Arabic-speaking psychiatrist who can provide culturally sensitive mental health care, support families through complex clinical decisions, and work closely with multidisciplinary pediatric and behavioral health teams.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Mental Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 70000-95000
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 provide expert mental health assessment and treatment for children and adolescents presenting with emotional, behavioral, developmental, and psychiatric concerns. The role requires strong clinical judgment, Arabic and English communication skills, family engagement, and collaboration with psychologists, pediatricians, therapists, nurses, and school-based professionals. The consultant will help deliver compassionate care for young patients while supporting families in a way that respects language, culture, confidentiality, and long-term wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents, including clinical interviews, developmental history, risk assessment, family input, and review of relevant medical or educational information.
* Diagnose and manage a wide range of pediatric mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, autism-related behavioral concerns, trauma-related symptoms, mood disorders, eating concerns, and complex emotional or behavioral presentations.
* Develop individualized treatment plans that may include psychotherapy recommendations, medication management, behavioral strategies, family guidance, and multidisciplinary support.
* Provide ongoing follow-up, monitor treatment response, adjust care plans when needed, and ensure continuity of care for pediatric patients.
* Communicate clearly with children, adolescents, and families in Arabic and English to support understanding, trust, adherence, and shared decision-making.
* Work closely with psychologists, pediatricians, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nurses, school counselors, and other allied healthcare professionals.
* Support families with psychoeducation, coping strategies, safety planning, school coordination guidance, and long-term mental health management.
* Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, clinical meetings, and care planning sessions for complex pediatric psychiatry cases.
* Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical records, including assessment notes, diagnosis, treatment plans, medication reviews, consent documentation, and progress updates.
* Follow DHA regulations, ethical standards, child safeguarding principles, confidentiality requirements, and evidence-based psychiatric practice.
* Promote a culturally sensitive care environment that supports Arabic-speaking families and respects diverse patient backgrounds.
* Contribute to clinical quality, service improvement, patient safety, and professional development within the pediatric mental health service.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree from a recognized institution.
* CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
* Eligibility for DHA licensure, or an active DHA license as a specialist or consultant 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 in pediatric psychiatry, including assessment of emotional, behavioral, developmental, and family-related concerns.
* Experience developing medication and therapy-based care plans for young patients.
* Ability to engage families with empathy, cultural awareness, and clear clinical communication.
* Previous experience in the Middle East or with Arabic-speaking populations is preferred.
* Strong multidisciplinary teamwork skills with the ability to coordinate care across medical, therapy, nursing, and school support teams.
* Compassionate, patient-centered approach with strong organizational ability and attention to confidentiality.
* Commitment to ethical practice, child protection, continuous learning, and high-quality pediatric mental health care.
Skills Set
* Pediatric psychiatry
* Child and adolescent psychiatry
* Arabic-speaking patient care
* Psychiatric assessment
* Mental health diagnosis
* Medication management
* Psychotherapy planning
* Family counselling support
* Child development assessment
* Adolescent mental health
* Behavioral health care
* Anxiety and mood disorder management
* ADHD assessment
* Autism-related behavioral support
* Trauma-informed care
* Risk assessment
* Multidisciplinary case management
* Patient and family education
* Culturally sensitive care
* DHA licensing
* Clinical documentation
* Confidential medical records
* Pediatric care coordination
* School counselor collaboration
* Ethical psychiatric practice
Why Join Us
This role offers a Consultant - Pediatric Psychiatry the opportunity to support a growing pediatric mental health service in Dubai, where demand for Arabic-speaking child and adolescent psychiatry expertise remains strong. The position provides a modern clinical environment, multidisciplinary support, relocation and licensing assistance where applicable, and the chance to work with a diverse pediatric population. It is a meaningful opportunity for a psychiatrist who values family-centered care, cultural sensitivity, clinical quality, and long-term impact on young patients’ wellbeing.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East connects experienced healthcare professionals with specialist and consultant medical roles across the UAE and wider Middle East. The company supports hospitals, clinics, and advanced care providers by helping place qualified physicians in roles where their expertise can strengthen patient care, improve access to specialist services, and support high-quality healthcare delivery.
