16 Mental Health Centers jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Social Worker for Al Danah Charter School in Abu Dhabi commencing AY 2025-2026.

Al Danah Charter School is an American Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Al Danah Charter School is a great place to work. It has an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community that is committed to fulfilling the National Agenda for our Emirati students. Our learning culture is under pinned by our mission statement, Excite, Challenge, Empower allowing all students to thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Duties:

• Help students enhance personal, social, and academic growth

• Monitor the progress of individual students

• Make contact with parents to discuss student behaviour

• Take steps to prevent bullying and support victims of bullying

• Help students develop job search skills, such as resume writing and interviewing techniques

• Help students understand and deal with social, behaviour, and personal problems

• Emphasize preventive and developmental counselling to provide students with life skills needed to deal with problems before they worsen and to enhance students' personal, social, and academic growth.

• Provide special services such as conflict resolution classes; identify cases of domestic abuse and other family problems that can affect a student's development

GROUP COUNSELLING:

• Identifies areas that would be appropriate for intervention in the form of group counselling and regularly forms and leads appropriate groups.

• Utilizes both large (classroom) groups and small groups to make appropriate academic and behavioural interventions.

CAREER COUNSELING:

• Coordinates with the Counsellors regarding career options for students and provides appropriate information to students regarding careers.

• Assists the counsellors in providing students with information for career exploration and selection to assist them in making appropriate academic course selections relating to their interests.

• Maintains an appropriate library/database relating to various careers for students to utilize in their career explorations.

PERSONAL COUNSELLING:

• Works with individual students and groups of students in regards to appropriate social development issues.

• Maintains an awareness of cultural influences regarding social development of adolescents.

• Monitors students who may be at risk in regards to social issues and makes appropriate referrals for interventions outside of school in consultation with parents

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Education in Social Work

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience in school counselling or other counselling experience required

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Appropriate license to carryout student counselling

• Strong interpersonal skills with both students and parents

• Demonstrable organizational skills

• Strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence

• Must possess high emotional and physical energy to handle the array of problems addressed.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

Specific qualifications required for this role:

• Teaching Credential/License
• Other Certification

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Adoption Social Worker to guide and support children, birth parents, and adoptive families through the adoption process. The successful candidate will handle assessments, counseling, placement coordination, and post-adoption support to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.

• Conduct home studies, family assessments, and background checks for prospective adoptive parents.

• Provide counseling and education to birth parents considering adoption.

• Support adoptive families through the application and placement process.

• Facilitate matching of children with suitable adoptive families, prioritizing the childs best interests.

• Prepare and maintain accurate case records, reports, and legal documentation in compliance with agency policies and state laws.

• Serve as a liaison between birth parents, adoptive families, legal teams, and adoption agencies.

• Offer crisis intervention and emotional support throughout the adoption process.

• Conduct post-placement visits to monitor adjustment and ensure child well-being.

• Develop and deliver adoption education workshops or group sessions as needed.

• Collaborate with other social workers, counselors, and community organizations to provide holistic support services.

• Stay current with adoption laws, policies, and best practices.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work (BSW/MSW) or a related field.

• State licensure or certification as required for practicing social work.

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in child welfare, family services, or adoption work preferred.

• Strong knowledge of adoption laws, processes, and family dynamics.

• Excellent communication, counseling, and mediation skills.

• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to handle emotionally complex situations.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and record-keeping.

• Ability to work flexible hours and travel locally for home visits and meetings as required.

• Commitment to child safety, welfare, and ethical practice.

Bukhatir Education Advancement & Management (BEAM) is renowned for operating US and UK Curriculum schools under the American School of Creative Science (ASCS) and International School of Creative Science (ISCS) in the UAE and Bahrain. Our campuses are designed to promote traditional moral values, build critical thinking skills, and achieve academic excellence.

BEAM schools in Dubai & Sharjah are seeking creative, passionate, and outstanding Social Workers who value professional development and work-life balance. We aim for our team to deliver high-quality performance while nurturing and inspiring students.

As part of our energetic team, you will motivate students to succeed and maintain a healthy learning environment for all children.

The social worker provides counseling to students and parents, conducts psycho-social assessments, diagnoses behavioral disabilities, and offers recommendations or environmental adjustments at school, home, or community settings with periodic re-evaluations.

They participate in case conferences with school staff and parents, make referrals to the Ministry of Education with follow-up, and serve as a liaison between school and families.

Our safer recruitment policies align with all accrediting bodies, local authorities, and national standards, including the Department for Education's "Keeping Children Safe in Education" and NEASC Safeguarding Standards. We are committed to safeguarding children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo background checks, including references, qualification verification, ID, and police checks, including overseas checks.

Job Title: Psychologist / Social Worker / Family Counsellor

Job Type: Full Time (Permanent)

Job Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Description:

• Experience and Qualifications:
• Doctorate or Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Service, or Family Counseling.
• License and certificates as social care professionals in Abu Dhabi.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in family counseling, psychological counseling, or social service.
• Nationality: Emirati, Gulf, Arab.
• Job Duties:
• Providing family counseling/psychological treatment and intervening in family crises.
• Offering various types of family/psychological/social counseling.
• Receiving and classifying cases that need psychological support.
• Studying cases of emotional disturbance and behavioral deviation.
• Organizing awareness sessions in the fields of psychological, social, and economic counseling.
• Organizing and managing therapy, group counseling, and family support groups.
• Conducting research and studies related to psychological, family, and social problems.
• Planning and implementing studies on various segments of society.

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Social Worker for Al Danah Charter School in Abu Dhabi commencing AY 2025-2026.

Al Danah Charter School is an American Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Al Danah Charter School is a great place to work. It has an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community that is committed to fulfilling the National Agenda for our Emirati students. Our learning culture is under pinned by our mission statement, Excite, Challenge, Empower allowing all students to thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Duties:

• Help students enhance personal, social, and academic growth

• Monitor the progress of individual students

• Make contact with parents to discuss student behaviour

• Take steps to prevent bullying and support victims of bullying

• Help students develop job search skills, such as resume writing and interviewing techniques

• Help students understand and deal with social, behaviour, and personal problems

• Emphasize preventive and developmental counselling to provide students with life skills needed to deal with problems before they worsen and to enhance students’ personal, social, and academic growth.

• Provide special services such as conflict resolution classes; identify cases of domestic abuse and other family problems that can affect a student’s development

GROUP COUNSELLING:

• Identifies areas that would be appropriate for intervention in the form of group counselling and regularly forms and leads appropriate groups.

• Utilizes both large (classroom) groups and small groups to make appropriate academic and behavioural interventions.

CAREER COUNSELING:

• Coordinates with the Counsellors regarding career options for students and provides appropriate information to students regarding careers.

• Assists the counsellors in providing students with information for career exploration and selection to assist them in making appropriate academic course selections relating to their interests.

• Maintains an appropriate library/database relating to various careers for students to utilize in their career explorations.

PERSONAL COUNSELLING:

• Works with individual students and groups of students in regards to appropriate social development issues.

• Maintains an awareness of cultural influences regarding social development of adolescents.

• Monitors students who may be at risk in regards to social issues and makes appropriate referrals for interventions outside of school in consultation with parents

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Education in Social Work

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience in school counselling or other counselling experience required

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Appropriate license to carryout student counselling

• Strong interpersonal skills with both students and parents

• Demonstrable organizational skills

• Strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence

• Must possess high emotional and physical energy to handle the array of problems addressed.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

Specific qualifications required for this role:

• Teaching Credential/License
• Other Certification

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mental Health Professional to join our team. As a senior psychiatrist in Dubai, you will be responsible for providing high-quality mental health care services to a diverse range of patients.

Main Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
• Evaluate patients' emotional, behavioural, and mental states
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans
• Prioritize patient care and coordinate with healthcare professionals as needed

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or MD degree in medicine completed
• Specialization degree and residency in Psychiatry
• More than 3 years of work experience as a Psychiatrist
• In-depth knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain medical terms to non-medical audiences

About this Role:

• This is a full-time position with a mid-senior level of seniority
• The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering high-quality patient care and a commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest medical research and treatments

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A competitive salary and benefits package

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our esteemed medical community in Dubai, UAE.