Recruiting an Arabic Speaking Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Addictions Specialist), to be based in a specialist facility / halfway house setting in Abu Dhabi , UAE, working for a Govn Initiative for a Mental Health & Wellness clinic treating Adults +18 yrs.Innovation Group UAE (Medical & Healthcare) are a market leading (Permanent & Contract) Staffing Services provider dedicated to sourcing high caliber talent such as Doctors, Nurses, Midwives, Dentists and all Allied Health Professionals to the Medical & Healthcare sector for over 30 yrs. With HQ based in Dubai and with 16 offices globally.Role: Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Addictions Specialist).Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE.Hours: 5 days per week, 30 clinical hrs.Salary & Benefits: Fixed salary between AED 40,000 and AED 50,000 + Standard UAE benefits. Professional license costs covered. Private Medical Insurance. Public Indemnity. Up to 30 days paid holiday. Airtickets.Summary: Diagnose and treat individuals suffering from psychological distress. Develop treatment and prevention plans. Provide psychological treatment. Administer and interpret psychological assessment and testing. Conduct psychological research.Qualifications & Experience:MUST have at least 5 yrs relevant experience in a Clinic / Out Patient setting, specializing in Addiction Therapy.MUST hold DoH license or eligibility.MUST have excellent communication and Arabic language skills + English.IDEALLY already locally based in UAE with residency Visa.Working in a half-way house model for people with addictions, residential space for 18 people, following a comprehensive recovery program – individual and group therapy (CBT, DBT etc), vocational training, physical therapy. Outpatient follow up.Full MDT including psychiatry, psychology, peer recovery workers, support workers, nurses, GP etc.Not a detox facility – so anyone in the program will have already been detoxed in a medical facility or not need one.Must be able to join within 3 months.Primary Responsibility:Assessing and diagnosing abilities or behaviour by conducting a clinical assessment, interviews, liaison with families or cares and applying psychometric testsApplying and interpreting standardized assessment scales or measures, and preparing comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational assessment reports.Providing appropriate therapy based on the individual needs.Leading group therapy of different age groups and levels of functioning.Working as part of a multidisciplinary team.Working with outside organisations to provide recommendations and advice regarding individual needs based on the outcome of the assessments.Supervising support staff assisting in psychological assessment and intervention.Attending educational events such as conferences, and training seminars as required.See www.InnovationUAE.com for more information.Due to the number of applicants we receive, if you have not heard from us within 10 days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest.Innovation Group UAE act as an employment agency, offering a free and confidential service to its candidates.Can you refer a friend or colleague who has the relevant skills & experience? Contact our team to find out about a generous Bonus payment. Conditions apply.
