Consultant Psychiatrist

Role Overview

Consultant Psychiatrist at Astra ProMed, Dubai. Full-time position.

Role Purpose

Provide comprehensive psychiatric care, manage complex mental health conditions, and contribute to multidisciplinary treatment planning and patient wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis

• Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of psychiatric and mental health conditions.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, risk assessments, and follow-up consultations.

Treatment Planning & Management

• Develop individualized treatment plans, including medication management and psychotherapy, where qualified.
• Manage complex psychiatric cases and provide crisis intervention when required.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with psychologists, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide patient and family counselling and education.

Compliance & Quality

• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with clinical protocols.
• Contribute to clinical education, quality improvement, and evidence-based psychiatric practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical degree with recognized postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry.
• Valid DHA eligibility or license, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Relevant post-specialization clinical experience at Consultant level.
• Strong knowledge of current psychiatric assessment and treatment protocols.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary mental health team.

Additional Information

• Competitive compensation package.
• Professional and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career development and continuing medical education.
• Supportive multidisciplinary clinical team.