114 Counseling jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Clinical Psychologist Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide clinical psychology services in line with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct psychiatric interviews and collect data for diagnostic purposes
• Develop relevant treatment programmes, including therapy, counseling or professional advice in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
• Provide career counseling services
• Provide therapy and treatments for mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, addiction, social and behavior-related challenges
• Provide psychotherapies, including group and family therapies
• Perform psychometric testing for diagnosis and evaluation of therapy

• A Bachelor's degree in Psychology
• A Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognized college or university will be an advantage

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years' relevant postgraduate experience in the field of Clinical Psychology.

• Personality, interest, and other psychological tests and measuring methodologies
• UAE healthcare regulatory framework and related requirements

All applicants will be considered, with preference given to designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program.

The Opportunity

The Director reports to the Assistant Provost of Student Affairs and provides strategic direction and leadership for the Student Counseling Center, as well as the Health Clinics and Wellness Services, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses.

The incumbent manages the daily operations of the Student Counseling centers as well as the Health and Wellness Clinics and provides guidance and leadership to the staff at the various centers. A great share of the Director’s work time is spent in overseeing clinical work and supervision, preparing for events and outreach programming, as well as continuously reviewing and developing policies and procedures for meeting the international standards of college counseling services and health clinics as well as towards developing appropriates measures to evaluate the delivery outcomes.

The Responsibilities

Under the supervision of theAssistant Provost of Student Affairs, the Director is responsible for Student Counseling Center & Health Clinics and Wellness Services, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses:

• Develops and updates job descriptions, assigns staff duties and responsibilities, and ensures that proper professional development opportunities are in place.
• Oversees the provision of empirically-valid and culturally-sensitive psychological and counseling services while maintaining confidentiality and high professional standards.
• Liaises with colleges/campus units and student groups to assess the mental health needs of students and develops the services and programs to meet such needs.
• Develops research initiatives to assess student mental health needs and relevant interventions.
• Ensures all staff adhere to ethical and professional standards that emphasize trust, respect, confidentiality, competence, and the welfare of students.
• Identifies professional development needs of clinical and administrative staff and identifies resources to meet the needs.
• Liaises with senior management, academic affairs and student affairs staff to develop strategies to meet emerging student needs.
• Manages the crisis response system.
• Identifies referrals and relevant resources in the community.
• Strictly adheres to professional code of ethics set by HAAD and the University.
• Coordinates with other departments/services of Student Affairs, the University at large, and external partners.
• Supervises the clinical and administrative work of the Student Counseling Center staff and counselors & the running of Health Clinics and Wellness Services in both campuses.
• Supports the strategic development of the counseling services & Health Clinics and Wellness Services and ensures future growth in line with best practices and the mission and vision of the University.
• Provides clinical supervision to counselors, in keeping with the best practices of the profession, and to ensure provision of highest quality clinical services to students.
• Ensures the availability and provision of Medical services at high professional standards.
• Supervises and oversees the running of student counseling centers and the work of the Doctors and Nurses of the Health Clinics and the Wellness officers across Dubai and Abu Dhabi campuses.
• Evaluates, identifies, and executes the Student Counseling Center & the Health Clinics and Wellness Services Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and strategic objectives in collaboration with the university management and other relevant units.
• Manages and provides direction for the administration of the counseling services & the Health and Wellness services, including but not limited to budgeting, staffing, record keeping, policy issues, and others, as needed, in accordance with Zayed University’s policies and procedures on both campuses.
• Develops strategies and policies to promote empirically-valid counseling services and best practices for Zayed University students.
• Ensures counseling services provides an atmosphere of trust, confidentiality, and respect to encourage students, parents, faculty and staff of the University to seek consultation and/or referrals related to student’s psychological, counseling, and other mental health needs.
• Supervises an ongoing outreach program to promote counseling and psychological & Health and Wellness services available to students.
• Develops quality assurance practices to provide evidence of positive outcomes for counseling and outreach services.
• Supervises Student Counseling Center & Health and Wellness staff to ensure proper delivery of all services.
• Oversees the development and operation of a confidential counseling records system.
• Oversees the supervision of counseling, social work and outreach services.
• Oversees programming to enhance the psychological & health medical and wellbeing of students and to maximize students’ use of counseling & health clinics and Wellness Services on campus.
• Adopts best practices in the health management & counseling field with the aim of continuous development.
• Ensures the adoption of culturally sensitive counseling and interventions.

The Requirements

Must possess a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology or closely related fields (i.e., clinical, school counseling, school psychology) from an accredited institution and 15 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, skill, or experience.

Relevant license or ability to acquire a license in the UAE.

Other essential requirements:

Fluency in Arabic & English preferred.

Awareness and knowledge of UAE culture.

Sensitivity and awareness of college student issues.

Professional organizational membership and engagement in the profession.

Desired or preferred requirements:

Experience working in the higher education environment.

Knowledge of Educational testing and assessment.

Has license or ability to acquire license to practice and supervise

The Benefits

The University’s benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E., cash housing, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members.

To Apply

In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter, a current CV, and three professional references' names and contact details. While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if selected for an interview .

For any further inquiries, please contact

The Director of Student Counseling Center provides strategic direction and leadership for the counseling services in Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses. This individual oversees the daily operations of the centers, manages clinical work, and supervises staff to ensure high-quality services.

The Director is responsible for developing policies and procedures to meet international standards, reviewing and updating job descriptions, and ensuring proper professional development opportunities for staff. Additionally, they oversee the provision of empirically valid and culturally sensitive psychological services while maintaining confidentiality and high professional standards.

The incumbent liaises with colleges/campus units and student groups to assess mental health needs and develops services to meet these needs. They also develop research initiatives to assess student mental health needs and relevant interventions.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and updates job descriptions, assigns staff duties and responsibilities, and ensures proper professional development opportunities are in place.
• Oversees the provision of empirically valid and culturally sensitive psychological and counseling services while maintaining confidentiality and high professional standards.
• Liaises with colleges/campus units and student groups to assess the mental health needs of students and develops the services and programs to meet such needs.
• Develops research initiatives to assess student mental health needs and relevant interventions.
• Ensures all staff adhere to ethical and professional standards that emphasize trust, respect, confidentiality, competence, and the welfare of students.
• Identifies professional development needs of clinical and administrative staff and identifies resources to meet the needs.
• Liaises with senior management, academic affairs, and student affairs staff to develop strategies to meet emerging student needs.
• Manages the crisis response system.
• Identifies referrals and relevant resources in the community.
• Strictly adheres to the professional code of ethics set by HAAD and the University.
• Coordinates with other departments/services of Student Affairs, the University at large, and external partners.
• Supervises the clinical and administrative work of the Student Counseling Center staff and counselors & the running of Health Clinics and Wellness Services in both campuses.
• Supports the strategic development of the counseling services & Health Clinics and Wellness Services and ensures future growth in line with best practices and the mission and vision of the University.
• Provides clinical supervision to counselors in keeping with the best practices of the profession and to ensure provision of the highest quality clinical services to students.
• Ensures the availability and provision of Medical services at high professional standards.
• Supervises and oversees the running of student counseling centers and the work of the Doctors and Nurses of the Health Clinics and the Wellness officers across Dubai and Abu Dhabi campuses.
• Evaluates, identifies, and executes the Student Counseling Center & the Health Clinics and Wellness Services Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and strategic objectives in collaboration with the university management and other relevant units.
• Manages and provides direction for the administration of the counseling services & the Health and Wellness services including but not limited to budgeting, staffing, record keeping, policy issues, and others as needed in accordance with Zayed University's policies and procedures on both campuses.
• Develops strategies and policies to promote empirically valid counseling services and best practices for Zayed University students.
• Ensures counseling services provide an atmosphere of trust, confidentiality, and respect to encourage students, parents, faculty, and staff of the University to seek consultation and/or referrals related to students' psychological counseling and other mental health needs.
• Supervises an ongoing outreach program to promote counseling and psychological & Health and Wellness services available to students.
• Develops quality assurance practices to provide evidence of positive outcomes for counseling and outreach services.
• Supervises Student Counseling Center & Health and Wellness staff to ensure proper delivery of all services.
• Oversees the development and operation of a confidential counseling records system.
• Oversees the supervision of counseling, social work, and outreach services.
• Oversees programming to enhance the psychological & health, medical, and wellbeing of students and to maximize students' use of counseling & health clinics and Wellness Services on campus.
• Adopts best practices in the health management & counseling field with the aim of continuous development.
• Ensures the adoption of culturally sensitive counseling and interventions.

The Opportunity

The Director reports to the Assistant Provost of Student Affairs and provides strategic direction and leadership for the Student Counseling Center as well as the Health Clinics and Wellness Services in Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses.

The incumbent manages the daily operations of the Student Counseling centers as well as the Health and Wellness Clinics and provides guidance and leadership to the staff at the various centers. A great share of the Director's work time is spent in overseeing clinical work and supervision preparing for events and outreach programming as well as continuously reviewing and developing policies and procedures for meeting the international standards of college counseling services and health clinics as well as towards developing appropriate measures to evaluate the delivery outcomes.

The Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Assistant Provost of Student Affairs, the Director is responsible for the Student Counseling Center & Health Clinics and Wellness Services in Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses:

• Develops and updates job descriptions, assigns staff duties and responsibilities, and ensures that proper professional development opportunities are in place.
• Oversees the provision of empirically valid and culturally sensitive psychological and counseling services while maintaining confidentiality and high professional standards.
• Liaises with colleges/campus units and student groups to assess the mental health needs of students and develops the services and programs to meet such needs.
• Develops research initiatives to assess student mental health needs and relevant interventions.
• Ensures all staff adhere to ethical and professional standards that emphasize trust, respect, confidentiality, competence, and the welfare of students.
• Identifies professional development needs of clinical and administrative staff and identifies resources to meet the needs.
• Liaises with senior management, academic affairs, and student affairs staff to develop strategies to meet emerging student needs.
• Manages the crisis response system.
• Identifies referrals and relevant resources in the community.
• Strictly adheres to the professional code of ethics set by HAAD and the University.
• Coordinates with other departments/services of Student Affairs, the University at large, and external partners.
• Supervises the clinical and administrative work of the Student Counseling Center staff and counselors & the running of Health Clinics and Wellness Services in both campuses.
• Supports the strategic development of the counseling services & Health Clinics and Wellness Services and ensures future growth in line with best practices and the mission and vision of the University.
• Provides clinical supervision to counselors in keeping with the best practices of the profession and to ensure provision of the highest quality clinical services to students.
• Ensures the availability and provision of Medical services at high professional standards.
• Supervises and oversees the running of student counseling centers and the work of the Doctors and Nurses of the Health Clinics and the Wellness officers across Dubai and Abu Dhabi campuses.
• Evaluates, identifies, and executes the Student Counseling Center & the Health Clinics and Wellness Services Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and strategic objectives in collaboration with the university management and other relevant units.
• Manages and provides direction for the administration of the counseling services & the Health and Wellness services including but not limited to budgeting, staffing, record keeping, policy issues, and others as needed in accordance with Zayed University's policies and procedures on both campuses.
• Develops strategies and policies to promote empirically valid counseling services and best practices for Zayed University students.
• Ensures counseling services provide an atmosphere of trust, confidentiality, and respect to encourage students, parents, faculty, and staff of the University to seek consultation and/or referrals related to students' psychological counseling and other mental health needs.
• Supervises an ongoing outreach program to promote counseling and psychological & Health and Wellness services available to students.
• Develops quality assurance practices to provide evidence of positive outcomes for counseling and outreach services.
• Supervises Student Counseling Center & Health and Wellness staff to ensure proper delivery of all services.
• Oversees the development and operation of a confidential counseling records system.
• Oversees the supervision of counseling, social work, and outreach services.
• Oversees programming to enhance the psychological & health, medical, and wellbeing of students and to maximize students' use of counseling & health clinics and Wellness Services on campus.
• Adopts best practices in the health management & counseling field with the aim of continuous development.
• Ensures the adoption of culturally sensitive counseling and interventions.

The Requirements

Must possess a Ph.D. degree in Counseling Psychology or closely related fields (i.e. clinical school counseling, school psychology) from an accredited institution and 15 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, skill, or experience.

Relevant licensure or ability to acquire a license in the UAE.

Other essential requirements:

Fluency in Arabic & English preferred.

Awareness and knowledge of UAE culture.

Sensitivity and awareness of college student issues.

Professional organizational membership and engagement in the profession.

Desired or preferred requirements:

Experience working in the higher education environment.

Knowledge of Educational testing and assessment.

Has a license or ability to acquire a license to practice and supervise.

The Benefits

The University's benefits package is highly attractive with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E., cash housing allowance, a one-time furniture allowance, annual vacation, airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children, and healthcare provided to the employee and sponsored family members.

While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.

For any inquiries or issues please contact

Required Experience:

Director

The Opportunity

The Director reports to the Assistant Provost of Student Affairs and provides strategic direction and leadership for the Student Counseling Center, as well as the Health Clinics and Wellness Services, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses.

The incumbent manages the daily operations of the Student Counseling centers as well as the Health and Wellness Clinics and provides guidance and leadership to the staff at the various centers. A great share of the Director's work time is spent in overseeing clinical work and supervision, preparing for events and outreach programming, as well as continuously reviewing and developing policies and procedures for meeting the international standards of college counseling services and health clinics as well as towards developing appropriates measures to evaluate the delivery outcomes.

The Responsibilities

Under the supervision of theAssistant Provost of Student Affairs, the Director is responsible for Student Counseling Center & Health Clinics and Wellness Services, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses:

• Develops and updates job descriptions, assigns staff duties and responsibilities, and ensures that proper professional development opportunities are in place.
• Oversees the provision of empirically-valid and culturally-sensitive psychological and counseling services while maintaining confidentiality and high professional standards.
• Liaises with colleges/campus units and student groups to assess the mental health needs of students and develops the services and programs to meet such needs.
• Develops research initiatives to assess student mental health needs and relevant interventions.
• Ensures all staff adhere to ethical and professional standards that emphasize trust, respect, confidentiality, competence, and the welfare of students.
• Identifies professional development needs of clinical and administrative staff and identifies resources to meet the needs.
• Liaises with senior management, academic affairs and student affairs staff to develop strategies to meet emerging student needs.
• Manages the crisis response system.
• Identifies referrals and relevant resources in the community.
• Strictly adheres to professional code of ethics set by HAAD and the University.
• Coordinates with other departments/services of Student Affairs, the University at large, and external partners.
• Supervises the clinical and administrative work of the Student Counseling Center staff and counselors & the running of Health Clinics and Wellness Services in both campuses.
• Supports the strategic development of the counseling services & Health Clinics and Wellness Services and ensures future growth in line with best practices and the mission and vision of the University.
• Provides clinical supervision to counselors, in keeping with the best practices of the profession, and to ensure provision of highest quality clinical services to students.
• Ensures the availability and provision of Medical services at high professional standards.
• Supervises and oversees the running of student counseling centers and the work of the Doctors and Nurses of the Health Clinics and the Wellness officers across Dubai and Abu Dhabi campuses.
• Evaluates, identifies, and executes the Student Counseling Center & the Health Clinics and Wellness Services Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and strategic objectives in collaboration with the university management and other relevant units.
• Manages and provides direction for the administration of the counseling services & the Health and Wellness services, including but not limited to budgeting, staffing, record keeping, policy issues, and others, as needed, in accordance with Zayed University's policies and procedures on both campuses.
• Develops strategies and policies to promote empirically-valid counseling services and best practices for Zayed University students.
• Ensures counseling services provides an atmosphere of trust, confidentiality, and respect to encourage students, parents, faculty and staff of the University to seek consultation and/or referrals related to student's psychological, counseling, and other mental health needs.
• Supervises an ongoing outreach program to promote counseling and psychological & Health and Wellness services available to students.
• Develops quality assurance practices to provide evidence of positive outcomes for counseling and outreach services.
• Supervises Student Counseling Center & Health and Wellness staff to ensure proper delivery of all services.
• Oversees the development and operation of a confidential counseling records system.
• Oversees the supervision of counseling, social work and outreach services.
• Oversees programming to enhance the psychological & health medical and wellbeing of students and to maximize students' use of counseling & health clinics and Wellness Services on campus.
• Adopts best practices in the health management & counseling field with the aim of continuous development.
• Ensures the adoption of culturally sensitive counseling and interventions.

The Requirements

Must possess a master's degree in Counseling Psychology or closely related fields (i.e., clinical, school counseling, school psychology) from an accredited institution and 15 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, skill, or experience.

Relevant license or ability to acquire a license in the UAE.

Other essential requirements:

Fluency in Arabic & English preferred.

Awareness and knowledge of UAE culture.

Sensitivity and awareness of college student issues.

Professional organizational membership and engagement in the profession.

Desired or preferred requirements:

Experience working in the higher education environment.

Knowledge of Educational testing and assessment.

Has license or ability to acquire license to practice and supervise

The Benefits

The University's benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E., cash housing, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members.

To Apply

In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter, a current CV, and three professional references' names and contact details.

While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if selected for an interview.

For any further inquiries, please

">Genetic Counseling Leadership Position ">

We are seeking a highly qualified professional to lead our Master program in Genetic Counseling. As an Assistant Professor or Instructor, you will be responsible for teaching and mentoring students, contributing to program administration, and overseeing research projects.

• Taught courses in genetic counseling and developed new curricula to meet the evolving needs of the field.
• Mentored students and guided them in their research projects, fostering their growth and development as genetic counselors.
• Assisted with program admissions and marketing efforts, helping to attract talented individuals to our program.
• Participated in conferences and meetings, staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.

• Master's degree in genetic counseling from an accredited institution.
• No less than 5 years of experience as a genetic counselor, with a strong background in fieldwork supervision and curriculum development.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire students.
• A proven track record of success in academic and professional settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a meaningful contribution to the field of genetic counseling. If you are passionate about education and leadership, we encourage you to apply.

We are seeking a highly qualified educator to lead our graduate training program in Genetic Counseling.

This full-time position involves teaching, mentoring students, and serving as a leader in the program. Responsibilities include classroom teaching, course coordination, and overseeing student research projects.

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience as a genetic counselor
• Experience in fieldwork supervision and curriculum development

• Opportunity to shape the future of genetic counseling education
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• A competitive salary and benefits package

Please submit your CV, cover letter, and personal statement, along with three professional references.

Assistant Professor or Instructor in Genetic Counseling — United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine. The MSGC seeks outstanding candidates to join our leadership team to support the graduate training program in Genetic Counseling at the Department of Genetics and Genomics in the College of Medicine and Health Science (CMHS) at UAE University. Positions are at the level of Instructor or Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2025. These full-time roles involve leadership of the Master program in Genetic Counseling, teaching and mentoring students, and serving in program leadership and administration. Candidates may focus on the educational mission or have substantial interest in teaching, fieldwork/clinical practice coordination and supervision, admissions and/or research. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Classroom teaching and course coordination
• Assess, review and advance the research program and curriculum
• Oversee MSGC graduate research projects; may oversee thesis work of GC students
• Assist with program admissions, marketing and recruitment
• Assist with program strategic planning, development and outcomes assessment
• Active participation in conferences, seminars or meetings as required

• Master in the discipline of genetic counseling
• At least 5 years of experience as a genetic counselor
• Experience in fieldwork supervision of genetic counseling graduate students
• Skills to take on major responsibilities for teaching courses and developing new curricula, mentoring students
• Experience overseeing student research and clinical training; familiarity with methods and technologies used in genetic research and awareness of ethical issues in research and publications
• Commitment to CMHS values of respectful dialogue, cultural humility, and health equity
• Experience in genomics, public health genetics, and bioinformatics preferred
• Good communication skills

• Previous involvement with a genetic counseling training program (leadership, teaching, clinical rotation oversight, etc.)
• Classroom teaching experience with demonstrated leadership or educational achievements (course development, directorship of degree programs, publications related to public health education, mentoring and advising)
• Research experience (peer-reviewed publications, posters/presentations at national meetings, mentorship of student research)
• International Certification in genetic counseling preferred

Special Instructions to Applicant: CV / Cover Letter / Personal/Research/Teaching Statement incl. teaching interest and philosophy / Teaching Evaluations / 3 references

Close Date: Kindly apply before the closing date: 31/12/2025

Posting details: Department/Division/Grade/Posting Number/Position Number; Seniority level: Mid-Senior level; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Education and Training; Industries: Higher Education

Join to apply for the Clinical Social Worker-Social Worker role at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC.

• Involved in the daily management of workload allocation within the specialist area, considering changing demands and prioritizing caseloads.
• Oversees and supervises junior staff and ensures adherence to ongoing rules and policies as applied in the Section/Department/Facility.

• Manages exposure to highly distressing and emotional circumstances, maintaining mental effort through concentration and attention.
• Carries out initial comprehensive person-centered psychosocial assessments, plans and implements individual strategies of care with the service user, caregiver, and multidisciplinary team; updates the patient file history as required by JCI.
• Maintains high standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry, report writing, and professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice.
• Prepares and acts as an advocate for the patient, ensuring their expressed wishes are central when planning long-term care.
• Promotes awareness of social care/social work context and anti-discriminatory practice to other professionals and facilitates multidisciplinary working.
• Respects the rights of the individual service user and their families, embracing values, spiritual beliefs and customs.
• Serves as an advocate for patients and families in ensuring their expressed wishes are central when planning long-term care.
• Maintains and enforces confidential information about patients, staff, and others in accordance with professional codes of conduct and relevant legislation.
• Promotes, enables and empowers individuals, families and carers through rights advocacy and nurturing strengths to make informed choices about highly complex life decisions.
• Liaises effectively with other agencies including government and charities involved in the care of individuals, maintaining close professional working relationships.
• Collaborates and networks with other professionals and external organizations to provide services to individuals, families and carers, and to challenge and question when necessary in the best interests of the user.

Experience

• Required: Previous experience with direct patient care in a medical/healthcare setting.

Educational Qualification

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or equivalent AND Postgraduate degree in Social Work (e.g. Masters or higher).

Desired

• N/A

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care