Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Consultant/Specialist)

About the role

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist provides comprehensive mental health care for infants, children, and adolescents. This role involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, psychotherapy, and family support to promote the well‑being of young patients.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Diagnose and treat conditions such as ADHD, ASD, anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, behavioral and emotional disorders, tic disorders and Tourette syndrome.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications.
• Provide psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and family counseling.
• Educate parents and caregivers about diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
• Collaborate with psychologists, pediatricians, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, nurses, and school personnel.
• Assess and manage psychiatric emergencies, including suicidal ideation, self‑harm, aggression, and psychosis.
• Maintain accurate medical records and clinical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulations.
• Engage in continuing medical education, research, and teaching activities when applicable.

Required profile

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Completed residency in Psychiatry.
• Fellowship or board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Valid medical license or eligibility for licensure in the UAE (e.g., DOH/HAAD, DHA, or MOH).
• Minimum 3–5 years of post‑specialty clinical experience (depending on Specialist or Consultant level).

Required skills

• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, adolescents, and families.
• Knowledge of child development and developmental disorders.
• Crisis intervention and risk assessment expertise.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassion, empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.