Senior Specialist / Consultant - Child Psychiatrist - Government Facility

We are seeking highly qualified and experienced Senior Specialists and Consultants in Child Psychiatry for exciting career opportunities with leading government and premium private healthcare facilities across the UAE. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced child psychiatrists to provide specialized mental healthcare to children and adolescents in a supportive, multidisciplinary clinical environment. Successful candidates will contribute to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of developmental, emotional, and behavioral conditions. We welcome applications from internationally trained specialists and consultants, particularly candidates holding UK CCT, Western qualifications, American Board, Australian Board, or German Board credentials. Our team can assist eligible candidates with the applicable UAE healthcare licensing process and guide them through the relevant registration requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric and emotional disorders in children and adolescents.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients' clinical needs and developmental stages.
• Manage conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, autism-related psychiatric concerns, mood disorders, and behavioral difficulties within the scope of expertise.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and prescribe medication when clinically indicated.
• Provide appropriate guidance and counselling to parents and caregivers.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, psychologists, therapists, educators, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor treatment progress and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Follow safeguarding protocols, patient confidentiality requirements, and evidence-based clinical standards.

Requirements

• Recognized postgraduate qualifications in Psychiatry and appropriate specialist training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, in line with the applied professional title.
• Relevant specialist or consultant-level clinical experience.
• Valid medical license or professional registration, as applicable.
• Experience in assessing and treating children and adolescents with mental health conditions.
• Excellent communication, clinical assessment, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and evidence-based care.
• Eligibility to meet the applicable UAE healthcare licensing requirements.
• Candidates holding UK CCT, Western qualifications, American Board, Australian Board, or German Board credentials are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive, tax-free salary package.
• Opportunities with leading government and premium private healthcare facilities.
• Accommodation or housing allowance, depending on the employer.
• Medical insurance and annual leave.
• Annual air ticket or travel allowance, depending on the employment contract.
• Family benefits and children's education allowance, where offered.
• Modern clinical facilities and multidisciplinary working environments.
• Guidance and support throughout the UAE healthcare licensing and registration process.
• Recruitment assistance for suitable candidates based on qualifications, experience, and licensing status.