31 Counseling jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Our client is a Dubai-based mental health and wellness clinic that offers outpatient services to children, adults, couples, and families. They are the leading mental health clinic in the UAE, with a team of over 30 psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and speech & language therapists providing integrated care for their clients.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation with unlimited growth potential;
• Ongoing professional development and world-class supervision from experts in the field of eating disorders;
• Medical- and malpractice insurance;
• Soft landing package with 1-month free accommodation;
• Licensing support.
  

Who you are
You must be a qualified and experienced clinical psychologist with experience in working with people who require counseling on various concerns to join its growing team in Dubai. You must have an exciting far-reaching vision for transforming mental health in the region and beyond, anchored in exemplary client service, unmatched professional development and deep community involvement.
Skills & Competencies:

• Specific expertise in one or more of the following areas a plus:
• Psycho-educational Assessments
• Parenting
• Ability to provide client service in Arabic is a plus (but not required)
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations
• Experience with clinical supervision

Education & Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctorate level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
• Specialized training and minimum of 3 years of work experience for Doctorate and 5 years for Master's level, including at least 1 year of experience in working with people with eating disorders
• Trained in the West (North American, Western Europe, Australia etc.)
• Dubai Health Authority (DHA) or Community Development Authority (CDA) licensable
  

Description

• Assess your clients' needs, abilities or behaviour using a variety of methods, including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of their behaviour
• Plan, monitor and adapt appropriate treatment programmes and interventions, including therapy, counselling or advice, in collaboration with colleagues
• Offer therapy and treatments for issues relating to a range of mental health conditions
• Evaluate the efficacy and outcome of treatments
• Provide consultation to other members of the multidisciplinary team, encouraging a psychological approach in their work
• Counsel and support careers
• Develop and evaluate service provision for clients
• Carry out applied research, adding to the evidence base of practice in a variety of healthcare settings
• Provide clinical supervision to less experienced psychologists and members of the wider multidisciplinary team
• Provide psychology teaching and training to other members of the team.
  

This is an on-site opportunity for a licensed therapist at a multidisciplinary clinic offering evidence-based therapy.

The therapist will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments to identify client needs, providing individual and/or family counseling sessions tailored to each client's requirements, delivering personalized mental health support in a compassionate and client-centered environment, and collaborating with a team of professionals to ensure holistic care and optimal outcomes.

A specialization in child psychology is highly valued. We seek a dedicated professional who is passionate about supporting clients in a supportive, structured, and expert-led setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Mental Health Expertise: Utilize advanced Psychology and Counseling skills to address client concerns
• Mental Health Experience: Leverage experience in Mental Health to deliver effective interventions
• Private Sessions: Conduct private psychological sessions with expertise and professionalism
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering high-quality psychological services
• CDA License: Hold a current CDA license in Psychology
• Education: Possess a Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology or a related field

We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for our clients. If you suspect any fraud or malpractice, please report it to us.

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 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

Compassionate Support Professional We are seeking a dynamic and caring School Support Specialist to provide guidance, counseling, and support services that promote student well-being and academic success.

The ideal candidate will work closely with students, families, and staff to develop and implement intervention strategies and support plans. They will also facilitate communication between the school, families, and external agencies when needed.

• Provide individual and group counseling to students facing social, emotional, or academic challenges.
• Collaborate with teachers, school leadership, and parents to support students' social and emotional development.
• Develop and implement intervention strategies and support plans.
• Facilitate communication between the school, families, and external agencies when needed.
• Conduct assessments and maintain accurate case records.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
• Lead workshops and information sessions for students and parents on topics such as mental health, bullying prevention, and conflict resolution.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work.
• Holding a UAE Social Worker license or eligibility for licensing.
• English proficiency at a minimum B2 or C1 level.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in the UAE educational sector.
• Familiarity with local cultural sensitivities and legal frameworks related to student welfare.
• Fluency in Spanish.

We welcome applications from Emirati nationals. Our school offers a highly competitive salary, a modern and innovative teaching environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are seeking an exceptional faculty member to join our Department of Genetics and Genomics. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of genetic counseling education.

• Teach and coordinate courses, fostering a dynamic learning environment for graduate students in genetic counseling.
• Advance research programs and curriculum, ensuring academic excellence and relevance in the field.
• Oversee graduate research projects and thesis work, providing guidance and support to students.
• Contribute to program admissions, marketing, and recruitment efforts, highlighting the value of our graduate training program.
• Participate in strategic planning, development, and outcomes assessment, driving the growth and success of our program.

• Master's degree in genetic counseling or a related field is essential.
• At least 5 years of experience as a genetic counselor, with a strong track record of teaching and leadership.
• Experience in supervising fieldwork and mentoring students, with expertise in curriculum development and research methodology.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.

• Previous involvement in genetic counseling training programs, with a demonstrated commitment to education and professional development.
• Classroom teaching experience, with evidence of innovative pedagogy and student engagement.
• Research experience, with a focus on genomics, public health genetics, and bioinformatics.

A competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a stimulating work environment that fosters collaboration and growth.

Opportunities for professional development, including conferences, workshops, and research collaborations.

A chance to contribute to the advancement of genetic counseling education, making a meaningful impact on the lives of students and the broader community.

Job Title: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

This position involves diagnosing and treating children and adolescents with mental health issues.

1. Diagnose and treat children and adolescents with mental health issues
2. Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs
3. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
4. Conduct research and stay up-to-date on the latest developments in child and adolescent psychiatry

• Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Fluency in Arabic required for effective patient and family communication
• Proven experience working with Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Trauma, and Mood Disorders
• Availability from immediate to 3 months

The following benefits are offered:

1. An attractive salary package
2. All benefits as per UAE Labour Law

We are seeking a skilled mental health professional to join our team as a telehealth practitioner. This role involves providing 1-on-1 coaching and support to clients based on their individual needs and goals.

• Deliver high-quality coaching services via telehealth platforms, focusing on sub-clinical cases such as work stress, procrastination, and work-life balance.
• Support clients in setting up personal or career goals, relationships, and other areas of focus.
• Collaborate with internal clinical teams to suggest improvements to the program and platform.

• International Coaching Federation Certification or Master/Postgraduate Diploma training in Counselling.
• Expertise in coaching techniques and/or evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, SFBT, and others.
• ICF Coaches: minimum 200 coaching hours; Counsellors: minimum 300 clinical hours post-graduation.
• Proficiency in English and local language.
• Prior experience in EAP, counselling working adults, or coaching managerial roles is highly valued.

This is a freelance remote role offering flexibility in business hours. Local candidates are preferred, but others can still be considered.

This opportunity allows you to supplement your current job or private practice.

Clinical Psychologist Position

This role is a critical component of our organization's mission to promote mental well-being. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will play a vital part in assessing, diagnosing, and treating various psychological issues using evidence-based therapeutic methods.