أخصائي نفسي

Job Purpose / Objective :

Oversees and provide planning and treatment in psychology and conduct functional assessment and identify problems—emotional, mental and behavioural—in their lives and help patients to overcome a range of problems. A clinical psychologist has a stronger focus on those with a psychosis or other serious mental illness.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities :

• Assess and diagnose an individual's needs, abilities or behaviour using a variety of methods, including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of behaviour.
• Identify psychological, emotional or behavioural issues.
• Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioural disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and therapeutic processes.
• Help clients define goals and plan action to achieve personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment.
• Monitor client progress through regular meetings or sessions.
• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team, working alongside other health professionals (e.g., physicians, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, pharmacists and dentists).
• Create and monitor appropriate programs of treatment, including therapy, in collaboration with other involved health professionals.
• Offer therapy for difficulties relating to anxiety, depression, addictions, social/ interpersonal problems, and risky behaviours.
• Rehabilitate patients into the community.
• Develop and evaluating programs for the provision of mental & behavioural health services.
• Provide consultation to other health professionals and other involved staff.
• Carry out applied research, adding to the evidence base of practice in a variety of health care settings
• Document the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients in their medical record.
• Administer and monitor appropriate treatment therapies and strategies.
• Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
• Perform other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

Requirements

Education/ Professional Qualification:

• Educational : Master’s Degree; preferably PhD
• Professional : Psychology

Experience:

• Four (4) years of professional Psychology practice after training, including evaluation and consultation.

Professional Licensing / Certification / Training:

• Certification : BLS or relevant certification
• Licensing : Saudi Council & Licensed from Country of Origin (preferably USA or Canada)