Job Description

Junior Counseling Psychologist

Rehabilitation Hospital

Free placement
Free placement

Job ID: 619028

07 Mar 2026

Job ID: 619028

07 Mar 2026

Job Location

Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates

Experience

2 to 3 years

Qualification Level

Post Graduate

Job Function

Pharmacy / Lab / HealthCare
Social Work / Volunteers / Non- profits

Skillset

Responsible for supporting patients undergoing addiction treatment through structured counseling interventions and psychosocial support. Conduct psychological assessments, structured interviews, and screening tools to evaluate emotional, behavioral,

Preferred Jobseekers

Jobseekers from any Arab/Middle East country; Jobseekers from any GCC country

Davidson Management Consultants have been mandated to recruit a native Arabic speaking Junior Counseling Psychologist for their client in UAE which is a large addiction rehabilitation hospital providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and residential services for the treatment of drug, alcohol, and substance use disorders. We are looking for Counseling Psychologists with a minimum of 2 years of experience post completion of a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology or Psychology. Western education is preferred and experience in addiction medicine or within a mental health hospital or rehabilitation facility would be an advantage. Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic are required for this role.The Junior Counseling Psychologist will be responsible for supporting patients undergoing addiction treatment through structured counseling interventions and psychosocial support. Conduct psychological assessments, structured interviews, and screening tools to evaluate emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial functioning of patients with substance use disorders.Provide individual counseling sessions focusing on motivation for recovery, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, coping strategies, and behavioral change. Facilitate group counseling sessions, psychoeducation programs, and therapeutic workshops aimed at supporting recovery and strengthening relapse prevention strategies.Work closely with psychiatrists, addiction physicians, clinical psychologists, nurses, therapists, and case managers to ensure coordinated multidisciplinary care and continuity of treatment. Support development and implementation of individualized treatment and recovery plans aligned with evidence-based addiction treatment frameworks.Provide counseling support to families where appropriate, helping them understand addiction, recovery processes, and ways to support patient rehabilitation. Maintain accurate and confidential clinical documentation and contribute to case discussions and treatment planning meetings.Ensure compliance with hospital policies, ethical practice standards, and UAE healthcare regulatory requirements. Participate in clinical supervision, professional development programs, and quality improvement initiatives within the rehabilitation hospital.

Salary : Aed 20,000 per month plus family benefits (Salary mentioned in the advertisement is indicative. The final offer lies at the discretion of the client and will be made after completion of interviews).

Company Profile

Davidson Management Consultants is a Dubai-based boutique healthcare executive search and physician recruitment firm specializing in hospital leadership recruitment, C-suite healthcare hiring, and international physician placement across the GCC and Middle East. With more than 13 years of experience in healthcare recruitment, life sciences recruitment, and pharmaceutical executive search, Davidson has become one of the region’s most trusted recruitment partners for multispecialty hospitals, tertiary care medical centers, healthcare groups, medical universities, and pharmaceutical companies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Davidson is widely recognized for its expertise in healthcare executive search in Dubai and the Middle East, supporting hospitals and healthcare organizations with the recruitment of Hospital CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Chief Medical Officers, Medical Directors, and senior healthcare leadership teams. The firm also specializes in international physician recruitment, sourcing highly qualified Consultant Physicians, Specialist Doctors, Surgeons, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Allied Health professionals for leading hospitals and healthcare institutions across the GCC. Through a strong global candidate network spanning the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and South Africa, Davidson provides access to board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians and internationally experienced healthcare executives. Davidson Management Consultants is also a trusted resource for physicians searching for doctor jobs in UAE hospitals, consultant doctor jobs in Dubai, psychiatrist jobs in UAE, and physician career opportunities across the GCC. Our executive search methodology includes global leadership mapping, international talent sourcing, competency-based interviews, psychometric assessment, and comprehensive reference checks, ensuring the highest standards of recruitment for critical leadership and clinical roles. In addition to recruitment, Davidson supports physicians with UAE medical licensing services including DHA, DOH, MOH, and CDA licensing, assisting international doctors in successfully transitioning to healthcare careers in the UAE and the GCC. Today, Davidson Management Consultants is recognized as a leading healthcare executive search firm in Dubai and physician recruitment consultancy in the GCC, connecting world-class healthcare professionals with outstanding hospital and healthcare leadership opportunities across the Middle East.

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