85 Counseling jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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, or in Moscow or St. Petersburg
• 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.

Job Title:

Psychological Services Provider

A highly skilled and experienced psychologist is required to join our centre, providing high-quality mental health services to adults and children in a fast-paced environment.

1. Deliver individual and group therapy sessions to clients with diverse mental health needs
2. Develop and implement tailored treatment plans, prioritizing client outcomes and satisfaction
3. Promote mental wellbeing through community-based initiatives and educational programs
4. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care and support

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with adults or children with complex mental health needs
• Proven track record of delivering effective treatment plans and achieving positive client outcomes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited institution

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A dynamic and supportive work environment

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, or in Moscow or St. Petersburg
• 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.

Student Counseling Center Director

The Student Counseling Center Director is a leadership position that oversees the daily operations of the counseling centers and health clinics. This role provides strategic direction and leadership for the student counseling services and health clinics.

• Leadership and Management: The Director manages the day-to-day activities of the counseling center and health clinics, ensuring that all staff adhere to professional standards and best practices.
• Strategic Planning: The Director develops and implements strategies to promote empirically-valid counseling services and best practices for students.
• Clinical Supervision: The Director provides clinical supervision to counselors, ensuring the provision of highest quality clinical services to students.
• Program Development: The Director oversees the development and operation of programs to enhance the psychological and medical wellbeing of students.

Requirements: A master's degree in Counseling Psychology or closely related fields from an accredited institution, and 15 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, skill, or experience.

Skills and Qualifications: Fluency in Arabic and English, awareness and knowledge of UAE culture, sensitivity and awareness of college student issues, professional organizational membership, and engagement in the profession.

The University offers a highly attractive benefits package with competitive salaries, cash housing, annual vacation airline tickets, educational subsidies, and healthcare for employees and sponsored family members.

Submit a cover letter, current CV, and three professional references' names and contact details through our online application form.

The Student Counseling Center Director is a key leadership position responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight to the center, ensuring it operates effectively and efficiently in meeting the mental health needs of students.

1. Leadership and Management
2. Counseling Services
3. Staff Supervision
4. Outreach and Programming

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

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JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY
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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Under the supervision of the Assistant 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.

DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE/COMPLEXITY OF ENVIRONMENT
Highly ambiguous, constantly changing environment with a diverse network of key stakeholders and policy makers.
Must be able to deal with simultaneously occurring crisis which may compete for time
When interacting with students or on their behalf, uses a systems perspective to understand the societal, cultural, and collective influences impacting the student.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS/IMPACT OF INTERACTIONS
Interacts extensively with students, faculty and staff to facilitate mental health development and overcoming barriers affecting their personal and academic standing.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 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 licensure or ability to acquire 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

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Health Care Provider
• Industries Higher Education

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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