Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Addiction Medicine

Rehabilitation Hospital

Free placement
Free placement

Job ID: 623388

17 Apr 2026

Job ID: 623388

17 Apr 2026

Job Location

Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates

Experience

12 to 15 years

Qualification Level

Post Graduate; Doctorate; Medical Professionals

Job Function

Doctor / Medical Research / Dean / Medical Professors
Pharmacy / Lab / HealthCare

Skillset

Responsible for clinical leadership in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based management of addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, risk assessment, formulation and therapeutic

Preferred Jobseekers

Jobseekers from any country

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Davidson Management Consultants have been mandated to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist – Addiction Medicine for their client in Abu Dhabi, UAE which is a leading addiction rehabilitation hospital delivering comprehensive medical, psychosocial, and multidisciplinary care for substance use disorders and co-morbid psychiatric conditions.

We are looking for Tier 1 or Tier 2 trained Consultant Psychiatrists in Addiction Medicine. Candidates must hold a medical degree, completed specialist training in Psychiatry, and formal specialist/sub-specialist qualifications / hold internationally recognized postgraduate qualifications (e.g., board certification or Fellowship in Psychiatry/Addiction Medicine from ABMS (USA), CCT/CCST (UK), RCPSC (Canada), FRANZCP (Australia & New Zealand) or equivalent) with documented clinical experience. Tier 2 candidates with equivalent postgraduate credentials and relevant addiction medicine expertise will also be considered.

The Consultant Psychiatrist – Addiction Medicine will be responsible for clinical leadership in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based management of addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, risk assessment, formulation and therapeutic planning for patients with substance dependence, behavioral addictions, dual diagnoses, and complex psychopathology. Prescribe and manage psychotropic medication regimes, monitor treatment response, and adjust plans to optimize safety and clinical outcomes.Lead and participate in multidisciplinary case reviews, treatment planning meetings, and clinical governance forums. Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, nursing teams, therapists, social workers, and allied health professionals to deliver integrated care pathways. Provide specialist consultation for detoxification, stabilization, relapse prevention planning, and continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient treatment services.Contribute to the development, implementation, and audit of clinical policies, standard operating procedures, and evidence-based care protocols specific to addiction psychiatry and rehabilitation medicine. Mentor and supervise junior clinicians, trainees, and allied staff. Engage in quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, and compliance activities aligned with Department of Health (DoH) and DHA regulatory standards.Deliver patient- and family-centered education, therapeutic interventions, and psychoeducation with cultural sensitivity and in compliance with ethical and legal frameworks. Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation, diagnostic coding, and patient records in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements.

Salary : Aed 80,000 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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