74 Mental Health Professionals jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Purpose

Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.
• Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications and self-care skills, answering questions.
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
• Resolves patients' problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from healthcare support personnel.
• Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintain equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies, using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding a requests; building rapport; participating in team problem – solving methods.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Identifies, promotes and assists patients to understand major determinants of health
• Observe patient's physical, mental and emotional status
• Assist Physician in diagnosis, treatment and follow up
• Maintain inventory list and medical stock
• Maintain infection control activities in the working area
• Provide health education to the patient and families to develop healthy living behavior
• Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential
• Develop nurturing relationships with patients
• Identifies and implements health promotion strategies for early detection and screening for communication diseases
• Uses the nursing process in the promotion of patient holistic health and wellbeing Competency
• Identifies, records and take appropriate action to reduce incidence of disease transmission
• Identifies environmental and behavioral factors which may compromise patient safety
• To provide medication, check vitals, provide invasive procedure etc
• Reduces the risk of disease transmission through applying standard (universal) infection control principles
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the management or the chief Medical doctor
• Provides nursing care that demonstrates respect for human rights

Knowledge / Education / Skills

• DOH/DHA Licensed
• Diploma in nursing
• Fluent in English
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions;
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance;
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly with patients and staff.

Working Environment

On site working. Occasionally exposed to challenging situations, which heighten the physical, sensory and emotional demands of the role.

Responsibility

Information: Shared responsibility for the confidentiality, security and accuracy of records, data and information. Ensuring good quality documentation, which meets the Organisational requirements Regulatory guidelines and statutory requirements.

Communication & Interaction: Communications will regularly require some judgement involving the seeking and gathering of information with the need for some explanation. May have interactions which contain distressing information.

Safeguarding

All colleagues have a responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk (whether children or adults). Colleagues must be aware of local child and adult protection procedures and who to contact within the Local Authority Safeguarding team for further advice. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to undertake additional training appropriate to their role.

Job Purpose
Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements

Duties And Responsibilities

• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.
• Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications and self-care skills, answering questions.
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
• Resolves patients' problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from healthcare support personnel.
• Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintain equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies, using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding a requests; building rapport; participating in team problem – solving methods.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Identifies, promotes and assists patients to understand major determinants of health
• Observe patient's physical, mental and emotional status
• Assist Physician in diagnosis, treatment and follow up
• Maintain inventory list and medical stock
• Maintain infection control activities in the working area
• Provide health education to the patient and families to develop healthy living behavior
• Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential
• Develop nurturing relationships with patients
• Identifies and implements health promotion strategies for early detection and screening for communication diseases
• Uses the nursing process in the promotion of patient holistic health and wellbeing Competency
• Identifies, records and take appropriate action to reduce incidence of disease transmission
• Identifies environmental and behavioral factors which may compromise patient safety
• To provide medication, check vitals, provide invasive procedure etc
• Reduces the risk of disease transmission through applying standard (universal) infection control principles
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the management or the chief Medical doctor
• Provides nursing care that demonstrates respect for human rights

Knowledge / Education / Skills

• DOH/DHA Licensed
• Diploma in nursing
• Fluent in English
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions;
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance;
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly with patients and staff.

Working Environment
On site working. Occasionally exposed to challenging situations, which heighten the physical, sensory and emotional demands of the role.

Responsibility
Information:
Shared responsibility for the confidentiality, security and accuracy of records, data and information. Ensuring good quality documentation, which meets the Organisational requirements Regulatory guidelines and statutory requirements.

Communication & Interaction:
Communications will regularly require some judgement involving the seeking and gathering of information with the need for some explanation. May have interactions which contain distressing information.

Safeguarding
All colleagues have a responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk (whether children or adults). Colleagues must be aware of local child and adult protection procedures and who to contact within the Local Authority Safeguarding team for further advice. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to undertake additional training appropriate to their role.

Job Opportunity:

• A highly skilled Specialist Psychiatrist is required to provide expert mental health services in Abu Dhabi.

About the Role:

• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using psychotherapy, medication management, and evidence-based approaches.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, risk assessments, and follow-up sessions with patients.
• Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with UAE healthcare regulations.

Requirements:

• Medical degree with specialization in Psychiatry.
• Valid DOH/MOH/DHA License or DOH Eligibility (mandatory).
• Minimum 3-5 years of post-specialization experience as a Psychiatrist.
• Candidates outside the UAE with DOH eligibility are welcome to apply.
• Availability to join within 2-3 months.

We are seeking a dedicated consultant psychiatrist to enhance our mental health services. This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, diagnosing mental health conditions, and developing treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.

• Perform detailed psychiatric evaluations and provide accurate diagnoses.
• Develop personalized treatment strategies incorporating psychotherapy and medication management.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care.
• Educate patients and their families about mental health issues, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive and confidential patient records following regulatory standards.
• Stay up-to-date with advances in psychiatric practices through professional development activities.

• A medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution is mandatory.
• Board certification in Psychiatry is required.
• An active and unrestricted medical license to practice psychiatry is essential.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a psychiatric setting is preferred.
• Expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health disorders is crucial.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for success.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a diverse healthcare team is vital.
• A commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care is essential.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact in mental health care at one of Abu Dhabi's leading healthcare providers.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that delivers holistic care to diverse adult and adolescent cases. With real clinical autonomy, you'll have the time and resources to focus on providing high-quality treatment plans that truly make a difference.

• Assess, diagnose, and treat complex cases using evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of psychologists, nurses, and therapists to deliver compassionate and effective care.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to shaping service direction.

• DOH license (or eligibility) is essential.
• Robust experience in psychiatric assessment and care, preferably in multidisciplinary settings.
• Ability to manage complex cases confidently.
• Passion for mental health advocacy and dedication to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
• Arabic language skills are highly valued.

• Industry-leading salary package and comprehensive expat benefits.
• Protected time for continuing professional development, clinical meetings, and supervision.
• A well-resourced environment that prioritizes both staff and patient wellbeing.

Join a like-minded community of professionals who share your passion for making a positive impact in mental health care.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team in Abu Dhabi.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diverse mental health needs using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver holistic patient care.
• Develop treatment plans that are implemented effectively.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth and development of our services.

• Possession of DOH license or eligibility.
• Experience in psychiatric assessment and care, preferably in multidisciplinary settings.
• Ability to manage complex cases confidently.
• Passion for advocating mental health awareness.
• Familiarity with Arabic language is advantageous.

• A competitive salary package including expat benefits.
• Protected time for professional development and supervision opportunities.
• A well-resourced environment prioritizing staff and patient wellbeing.

We are seeking a skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality mental health care through psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions.

• Conduct thorough psychological evaluations, diagnostic testing, and therapy sessions for adults and children.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans tailored to patient needs.
• Promote collaboration with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Handle crisis intervention and support patients in coping strategies.

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience working with both adult and pediatric patients.
• Valid professional license or eligibility (mandatory).
• Strong skills in psychological assessment tools and evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.

• Arab nationality
• Female candidate
• Ability to start immediately or on short notice.

Psychological therapy and counseling specialists are in high demand to provide mental health support to individuals, couples, and families in an outpatient setting. As a therapist, you will play a vital role in helping clients manage emotional difficulties and improve their overall mental well-being.

• Conduct thorough assessments to understand clients needs and develop effective treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, trauma therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy to address a range of mental health conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and track client progress.
• Provide education and support to clients and families to enhance understanding of mental health.

• A Masters degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or Psychotherapy is required.
• Specialized training or certification in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, or trauma-focused therapy is desirable.
• Must hold a valid license to practice psychology/counseling and be eligible for a Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Clinical Psychologist or Counseling Psychologist License.

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and continuous development.
• A meaningful role with impact on individuals, families, and the wider community.

Telehealth Practitioner Opportunity

You will be a mental health practitioner on our telehealth platform, delivering 60-minute video sessions to support clients' mental health and personal growth based on individual needs and goals.

This freelance remote role offers flexibility in scheduling business hours. We seek qualified professionals to partner with us in bringing greater mental health access to the public.

• Provide one-on-one telehealth or onsite mental health support for Intellect's clients
• Focus on clinical cases such as depression, anxiety, trauma, schizophrenia, eating disorders, addiction etc.
• Collaborate with the internal clinical team by suggesting improvements to the program and the platform

• Active International Coaching Federation Certification OR Master/Postgraduate Diploma training in Counselling/Clinical Psychology
• Skilled in coaching techniques and/or evidence-based approaches (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, SFBT, etc.)
• ICF Coaches must have at least 200 coaching hours
• Counsellors and Clinical Psychologists must have at least 300 clinical hours post graduation
• Proficient in English and local language
• Prior experience in EAP, counselling working adults or coaching managerial roles is prioritized