Senior Specialist / Consultant - Child Psychiatrist - Government Facility UAE

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Specialist / Consultant Child Psychiatrist to join a reputed government healthcare facility in the UAE. The successful candidate will provide specialized psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents, supporting their emotional, behavioral, and mental well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions in children and adolescents.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, including medication management and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Manage conditions such as ADHD, autism-related mental health concerns, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and behavioral difficulties.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and monitor treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, psychologists, therapists, schools, and families to ensure coordinated care.
• Provide counseling and guidance to parents and caregivers regarding treatment and ongoing support.
• Assess mental health risks and implement appropriate safeguarding and crisis management measures.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to established patient safety and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and clinical quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Recognized medical degree with relevant postgraduate qualifications in Psychiatry and specialized training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Relevant clinical experience at Senior Specialist or Consultant level.
• Strong expertise in child and adolescent mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Experience managing a range of psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, and developmental conditions.
• Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and family-centered care skills.
• Candidates with UK CCT, Western qualifications, American Board, Australian Board, or German Board certifications are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary package.
• Accommodation or housing allowance, depending on the employment package.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Annual air ticket, subject to employer policy.
• Paid annual leave and applicable employment benefits.
• Family benefits, subject to the employment package.
• Opportunity to work in a reputed government healthcare facility in the UAE.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment with access to specialized mental health services.
• Professional development opportunities and long-term career growth.