Consultant Psychiatrist

We're Hiring | Consultant Psychiatrist

Location: Abu Dhabi

Employment Type: Full-Time

Astra ProMed is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of psychiatric and mental health disorders, delivering comprehensive, evidence-based, and patient-centered psychiatric care.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other complex mental health conditions.

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring safe and effective treatment outcomes.

• Provide psychiatric consultations for patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions.

• Manage psychiatric emergencies, including suicide risk assessments and crisis interventions.

• Collaborate with psychologists, therapists, social workers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Provide expert consultation and second opinions for complex psychiatric cases.

• Supervise and mentor junior psychiatrists, residents, and mental health professionals.

• Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, ethical standards, and patient confidentiality requirements.

• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and mental health awareness programs.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and stay updated with advancements in psychiatric treatments and evidence-based practices.

Requirements

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.

• Recognized postgraduate qualification or board certification in Psychiatry.

• Extensive clinical experience meeting UAE DOH requirements for Consultant classification.

• Valid DOH Consultant Psychiatrist license or eligibility, or eligibility to obtain one.

• Strong expertise in psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, and mental health management.

• Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience managing complex psychiatric conditions in multidisciplinary settings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience.

• Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi.

• Access to modern mental health facilities and multidisciplinary support services.

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Assistance with DOH licensing and professional registration.

Important Note for Applicants

If you have already submitted your CV to Astra Promed FZC , please do not reapply for the same or other advertised positions. Your CV is already in our database, and we will consider and share your profile with relevant hospitals and healthcare facilities as suitable opportunities arise.

Please note that the positions advertised may relate to current or upcoming vacancies. We continuously receive new requirements from employers and maintain our candidate database to share suitable profiles as and when requested by hospitals.

Hospital names and employer details will remain confidential during the initial stage of the recruitment process. We will inform you if a hospital expresses interest in your CV and confirms its willingness to consider your profile for the opportunity.

Submitting your CV does not guarantee an interview, job offer, or placement. All applications are subject to employer requirements, profile suitability, and the hospital's selection process.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.