Description

Job Description

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Danat Al Emarat is a world-class specialty women’s and children’s hospital in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It offers advanced medical services across specialties including Neonatology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Women’s Health. The hospital is one of the very few to encompass a dedicated Fetal Medicine Department along with a full-fledged Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the UAE. This has established Danat Al Emarat as a regional referral center for women with high-risk pregnancies, supported by its Level III NICU providing care for the most fragile newborns.

Danat Al Emarat is seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join our growing Behavioral Health team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with women, children, and adolescents, delivering evidence‑based psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions across outpatient and inpatient settings. This role plays a key part in supporting perinatal mental health, child and adolescent emotional well‑being, and family psychological care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations for women, children, and adolescents.
• Deliver evidence‑based psychological interventions, including individual, group, and family therapy.
• Support patients across outpatient clinics and inpatient units, including maternity, pediatric, and behavioral health services.
• Provide psychological support for perinatal mental health, developmental concerns, trauma, and emotional or behavioral difficulties.
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, pediatricians, obstetricians, nurses, therapists, and allied health professionals to develop integrated care plans.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case discussions, and care planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Contribute to program development, patient and family education, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Valid professional licensure and credentials as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Experience providing psychological assessment and therapy for women and/or pediatric populations.
• Background in hospital or multidisciplinary clinical settings (preferred).
• Competence in evidence‑based therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, trauma‑informed care, and family‑based interventions.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Eligibility for DOH licensure as a Clinical Psychologist.
  

If you are passionate about supporting the mental well‑being of women, children, and families and want to work in a leading women’s and children’s hospital, we would love to hear from you. Join Danat Al Emarat and be part of a team committed to compassionate, high‑quality mental healthcare. Apply now and make a meaningful difference where it matters most.