Psychologist

NMC Healthcare
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Healthcare (Clinical, Medical, Wellness)Experience: 3+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Clinical documentation","Communication","Ethical standards","Collaboration","Data collection"]

Provide comprehensive psychological and developmental assessments for children and adolescents within a multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation team. Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBA), formulate diagnoses, and deliver evidence-based interventions using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and other therapeutic approaches. Monitor outcomes through data collection and clinical documentation, and collaborate with families, schools, and therapists to implement consistent behavior and psychological support across home, school, and community settings.

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Psychologist

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Job Summary

Provide comprehensive psychological and developmental assessments for children and adolescents within a multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation team. Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBA), formulate diagnoses, and deliver evidence-based interventions using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and other therapeutic approaches. Monitor outcomes through data collection and clinical documentation, and collaborate with families, schools, and therapists to implement consistent behavior and psychological support across home, school, and community settings.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Healthcare (Clinical, Medical, Wellness)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct comprehensive, age-appropriate psychological and developmental assessments for children and adolescents across cognitive, emotional, behavioral, adaptive, social, developmental, and functional domains.
  • •Perform functional behavioral assessments (FBA) and identify behavioral, emotional, developmental, and environmental factors contributing to challenging behaviors.
  • •Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based behavioral intervention plans incorporating ABA principles and other appropriate psychological approaches.
  • •Monitor behavioral and developmental outcomes using systematic data collection, analysis, documentation, and outcome monitoring to adjust interventions as needed.
  • •Collaborate with multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation teams, families, caregivers, educators, and school personnel to deliver consistent psychological and behavioral strategies across settings.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a relevant postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or equivalent meeting DOH Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR).
  • •Master’s degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or a related field (with additional training as required for pediatric practice).
  • •Valid DOH Psychology License in the applicable specialty and valid BLS Provider Certificate.
  • •Recognized ABA certification (e.g., BCBA or equivalent where applicable), plus additional formal training in ABA, developmental psychology, behavioral intervention, or pediatric rehabilitation.
  • •3+ years of clinical experience, preferably in pediatric psychology, developmental services, pediatric rehabilitation or school-based rehabilitation.
Experience:3+ years
Education:Master's in Psychology
Skills:Clinical documentationCommunicationEthical standardsCollaborationData collection
Licenses:DOH Psychology License
Certifications:BLS Provider CertificateBCBA
Tech Stack:Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)Functional communication trainingCBTPlay therapyFamily therapy

Company Brief

NMC Healthcare
Operates a large network of hospitals, medical centers, and specialty clinics across the UAE and the wider Middle East. Provides general and specialized healthcare services, diagnostics, and outpatient care for individuals and families.
Industry: Hospitals & Clinics
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1975
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