Job description

Specialist Psychiatrist

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Psychiatry / Mental Health

Position: Specialist Psychiatrist

About the Role

We are seeking a highly qualified and compassionate Specialist Psychiatrist to join our medical team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for adult patients presenting with a wide range of mental health conditions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, sound professional judgment, and a patient-centred approach to mental healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including clinical history and mental status examinations.
• Diagnose and manage a broad range of psychiatric conditions, including:
• Depression and anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Trauma-related disorders and PTSD
• Personality disorders
• Sleep-related psychiatric conditions
• ADHD and other neuropsychiatric conditions where within scope of practice
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment and current evidence-based practice.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications appropriately.
• Monitor treatment response, side effects, medication adherence, and clinical progress.
• Provide psychotherapy or supportive psychological interventions where appropriately trained and within scope of practice.
• Assess patients for suicide risk, self-harm, aggression, and other psychiatric emergencies, and initiate appropriate management.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and comprehensive medical records.
• Coordinate care with psychologists, neurologists, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals where required.
• Provide appropriate referrals and multidisciplinary care when clinically indicated.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, medication, and relapse prevention.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, infection control, patient safety, and continuing professional development activities.
• Comply with all applicable Department of Health (DoH) Abu Dhabi regulations, facility policies, clinical guidelines, and professional standards.

Skills

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric treatment.
• Strong medication management and psychopharmacology skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic, ethical, and patient-centred approach.
• Ability to manage complex psychiatric presentations.
• Good risk-assessment and crisis-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical documentation and medical record-keeping skills.
• Professional, reliable, and culturally sensitive approach to patient care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality, safety, and high standards of clinical practice.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Medical degree from a recognized medical institution.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry.
• Eligible for Specialist Psychiatrist licensing with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH).
• Valid or eligible DoH Abu Dhabi professional licence.
• Relevant post-specialization clinical experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, where required.
• Good standing with the relevant medical licensing authority.
• Strong command of Arabic.
• English language skills are a distinct advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional and supportive clinical environment.
• Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary mental-healthcare team.
• Modern clinical facilities and professional support.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing medical education.
• Long-term career opportunity in Abu Dhabi.