Assistant Psychologist

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

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  • Understands supports and adheres to all established initiatives, policies and procedures as requested
  • . Participates in the organization\xe2\x80\x99s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
  • Participates in committees and working groups as requested.
  • Assumes other administrative duties as requested by the Senior Manager. Clinical: The Clinical Psychologist\xe2\x80\x99s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following:
  • The post holder assesses, diagnoses, and intervenes as assigned and within the scope of license, training and credentialing.
  • Apply evidenced-based psychological interventions.
  • Measure psychological functions including, not limited to, cognitive, emotional, interest, aptitude, and personality.
  • Conduct family psychotherapy and group psychotherapy
  • Identify patients requiring more sophisticated or advanced psychological assessment and referring such patients to appropriate and licensed professionals.
  • Provide health and behavior assessment/intervention.
  • Train and supervise other psychologists.
  • Participate and perform clinical and rehabilitation ward rounds.
  • Evaluate newly referred patients.
  • Work closely with other clinical team members to ensure the delivery of the best possible rehabitation care.
  • Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely manner.
  • Reviews results of all investigation and modifies treatment in a timely manner.
  • Communicates information to patients and patients \xe2\x80\x98families and friends\xe2\x80\x99 (with consent of the patient or relatives) in a timely manner.
  • Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.
  • Complies with all facility policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, procedures, prescribing and discharge protocols.
  • Adheres to established policies regarding patient confidentiality and informed consent.
  • Perform other clinical responsibilities as assigned. Communication
  • Communicates effectively and collaboratively with nursing, rehab and medical colleagues to ensure a smooth delivery of a coordinated multi-disciplinary service. This will include case conferences, handovers and documentation in the medical records
  • .Develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, Issues and ideas and/or in complex situations
  • .Communicates effectively and calmly in difficult situations.
  • Maintains confidentiality of organization Information
  • . Communicates the mission, vision and values of the facility internally and externally. Personal and People Development
  • Develops own skills and knowledge
  • Recognizes the necessity to continuously develop skills and acquire additional knowledge appropriate to the position.
  • Participate in regional and national events In order to further knowledge and share best practice.
  • Dresses appropriately to the expectations of the specific work areas and Occupational Health and Safety Policy. Confidentiality
  • Maintains confidentiality of all information in accordance with NMC Americare policy and UAE Professional Code of Conduct for staff. Quality, Health, Safety and Security:
  • Adheres to the requirements of the Environment Health and Safety Management System. \xe2\x80\xa2 Adheres to the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control Guidelines.
  • Understands and adheres to emergency preparedness, fire safety and code policies/plans.
  • Help support quality improvement within the Department according to established policies and procedures.
  • Participates in regular clinical audit.
  • Support all efforts for Morbidity and Mortality Conferences.
  • Participate in all Root Cause Analyses as needed.
  • Support all efforts at clinical/quality accreditation and reaccreditation initiatives as promulgated by the organization.

  • Understands supports and adheres to all established initiatives, policies and procedures as requested
  • . Participates in the organization\xe2\x80\x99s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
  • Participates in committees and working groups as requested.
  • Assumes other administrative duties as requested by the Senior Manager. Clinical: The Clinical Psychologist\xe2\x80\x99s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following:
  • The post holder assesses, diagnoses, and intervenes as assigned and within the scope of license, training and credentialing.
  • Apply evidenced-based psychological interventions.
  • Measure psychological functions including, not limited to, cognitive, emotional, interest, aptitude, and personality.
  • Conduct family psychotherapy and group psychotherapy
  • Identify patients requiring more sophisticated or advanced psychological assessment and referring such patients to appropriate and licensed professionals.
  • Provide health and behavior assessment/intervention.
  • Train and supervise other psychologists.
  • Participate and perform clinical and rehabilitation ward rounds.
  • Evaluate newly referred patients.
  • Work closely with other clinical team members to ensure the delivery of the best possible rehabitation care.
  • Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely manner.
  • Reviews results of all investigation and modifies treatment in a timely manner.
  • Communicates information to patients and patients \xe2\x80\x98families and friends\xe2\x80\x99 (with consent of the patient or relatives) in a timely manner.
  • Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.
  • Complies with all facility policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, procedures, prescribing and discharge protocols.
  • Adheres to established policies regarding patient confidentiality and informed consent.
  • Perform other clinical responsibilities as assigned. Communication
  • Communicates effectively and collaboratively with nursing, rehab and medical colleagues to ensure a smooth delivery of a coordinated multi-disciplinary service. This will include case conferences, handovers and documentation in the medical records
  • .Develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, Issues and ideas and/or in complex situations
  • .Communicates effectively and calmly in difficult situations.
  • Maintains confidentiality of organization Information
  • . Communicates the mission, vision and values of the facility internally and externally. Personal and People Development
  • Develops own skills and knowledge
  • Recognizes the necessity to continuously develop skills and acquire additional knowledge appropriate to the position.
  • Participate in regional and national events In order to further knowledge and share best practice.
  • Dresses appropriately to the expectations of the specific work areas and Occupational Health and Safety Policy. Confidentiality
  • Maintains confidentiality of all information in accordance with NMC Americare policy and UAE Professional Code of Conduct for staff. Quality, Health, Safety and Security:
  • Adheres to the requirements of the Environment Health and Safety Management System. \xe2\x80\xa2 Adheres to the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control Guidelines.
  • Understands and adheres to emergency preparedness, fire safety and code policies/plans.
  • Help support quality improvement within the Department according to established policies and procedures.
  • Participates in regular clinical audit.
  • Support all efforts for Morbidity and Mortality Conferences.
  • Participate in all Root Cause Analyses as needed.
  • Support all efforts at clinical/quality accreditation and reaccreditation initiatives as promulgated by the organization.

Actively involved in continued Medical Education and professional development opportunities.
  • Participates in regular teaching session and provides teaching for facility junior staff.
  • Participates in clinical research activities in the department if applicable.
  • Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1677405
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned