Job Description

• Understands, supports, and adheres to all established initiatives, policies, and procedures as requested.
• Participates in the organization's 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 Director of Homecare.

Clinical Duties:
• Assess, diagnose, and intervene within the scope of license, training, and credentialing.
• Apply evidenced-based psychological interventions.
• Measure psychological functions (cognitive, emotional, etc.) under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
• Conduct family and group psychotherapy under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
• Identify and refer patients needing advanced psychological assessment.
• Provide health and behavior assessment/intervention under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
• Participate in clinical and rehabilitation ward rounds.
• Evaluate newly referred patients.
• Work with clinical team members to ensure optimal rehabilitation care.
• Document clinical information clearly and promptly.
• Review investigation results and adjust treatment accordingly.
• Communicate information to patients and families (with consent).
• Maintain good working relationships and promote team-based patient care.
• Adhere to facility policies on admissions, consultations, patient care, etc.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and informed consent policies.
• Perform other clinical responsibilities as assigned.

Communication and Collaboration:
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with nursing, rehab, homecare, and medical colleagues.
• Participate in case conferences, handovers, and medical record documentation.
• Develop and maintain communication on complex matters and in difficult situations.
• Communicate the facility's mission, vision, and values internally and externally.
• Coordinate with Director of Homecare and managers to ensure patient care and safety.

Personal and Professional Development:
• Develop own skills and knowledge continuously.
• Participate in regional and national events for knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Dress appropriately as per Occupational Health and Safety Policy.

Confidentiality and Safety:
• Maintain confidentiality of all information as per policy and professional codes.
• Adhere to Environment Health and Safety Management System requirements.
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control Guidelines.
• Understand and adhere to emergency preparedness, fire safety, and code policies/plans.

Quality and Professionalism:
• Support quality improvement efforts within the Department.
• Participate in regular clinical audits.
• Support clinical/quality accreditation and reaccreditation initiatives.
• Engage in Medical Education and professional development opportunities.
• Participate in departmental clinical research activities.
• Stay updated on current literature, trends, and technologies in the industry.


• Understands, supports, and adheres to all established initiatives, policies, and procedures as requested.
• Participates in the organization's 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 Director of Homecare.

Clinical Duties:
• Assess, diagnose, and intervene within the scope of license, training, and credentialing.
• Apply evidenced-based psychological interventions.
• Measure psychological functions (cognitive, emotional, etc.) under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
• Conduct family and group psychotherapy under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
• Identify and refer patients needing advanced psychological assessment.
• Provide health and behavior assessment/intervention under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
• Participate in clinical and rehabilitation ward rounds.
• Evaluate newly referred patients.
• Work with clinical team members to ensure optimal rehabilitation care.
• Document clinical information clearly and promptly.
• Review investigation results and adjust treatment accordingly.
• Communicate information to patients and families (with consent).
• Maintain good working relationships and promote team-based patient care.
• Adhere to facility policies on admissions, consultations, patient care, etc.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and informed consent policies.
• Perform other clinical responsibilities as assigned.

Communication and Collaboration:
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with nursing, rehab, homecare, and medical colleagues.
• Participate in case conferences, handovers, and medical record documentation.
• Develop and maintain communication on complex matters and in difficult situations.
• Communicate the facility's mission, vision, and values internally and externally.
• Coordinate with Director of Homecare and managers to ensure patient care and safety.

Personal and Professional Development:
• Develop own skills and knowledge continuously.
• Participate in regional and national events for knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Dress appropriately as per Occupational Health and Safety Policy.

Confidentiality and Safety:
• Maintain confidentiality of all information as per policy and professional codes.
• Adhere to Environment Health and Safety Management System requirements.
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control Guidelines.
• Understand and adhere to emergency preparedness, fire safety, and code policies/plans.

Quality and Professionalism:
• Support quality improvement efforts within the Department.
• Participate in regular clinical audits.
• Support clinical/quality accreditation and reaccreditation initiatives.
• Engage in Medical Education and professional development opportunities.
• Participate in departmental clinical research activities.
• Stay updated on current literature, trends, and technologies in the industry.


Education
• Education that meets DOH PQR leading to a License as Assistant Psychologist.
• Assistant Psychologist titles are granted to UAE Nationals only.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology (B.Sc or B.A.).

Psychological Assessments
• Conducting psychological assessments.
• Implementing behavior therapy techniques.

Experience
• No experience required for entry.
• 2 years of clinical experience required for progression.

Certification and Licensure
• Valid DOH License.
• Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) provider certificate.