Summary
Taiba Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist for its Children’s Health Integrated Care Center in Sabah Al Salem, Kuwait. The role involves assessing children’s emotional, behavioral and developmental needs, providing individual and group therapy, and coaching caregivers. The psychologist will coordinate with pediatric and allied-health teams, monitor treatment outcomes, and develop educational resources. Applicants need a master’s or doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, at least three years of relevant experience, and a professional license or eligibility for licensure.
The posting
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Your Impact
- ≥ 90 % parent/caregiver satisfaction with counseling sessions
- 20 % average reduction in standardized anxiety/behavior scores within three months
- ≥ 85 % of patients meet treatment-plan goals
- ≥ 80 % of multidisciplinary referrals completed seamlessly
What you will do
- Assess & Diagnose – Use play-based and standardized tools (e.g., CBCL, BASC) to identify children’s emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
- Deliver Therapy – Provide individual and group interventions (CBT, play therapy, family counseling) tailored to pediatric populations.
- Coach Caregivers – Teach parents behavior-management strategies, communication techniques, and home-based supports.
- Integrate Care – Collaborate with pediatricians, nurses, and allied health to embed mental-health support into each child’s care plan.
- Develop Resources – Create workshops and materials on managing tantrums, anxiety-coping skills, and social development.
- Monitor & Adapt – Track progress via validated measures; refine interventions based on data and family feedback.
- Advocate & Educate – Lead team briefings and community outreach to destigmatize pediatric mental-health care and encourage early support.
How success is measured
- Improvement in validated behavioral/emotional assessment scores
- Patient engagement and treatment completion rates
- Parent/caregiver feedback and referral frequency
- Time from referral to first session (≤ 7 days)
You will thrive here if you have…
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (licensed or license-eligible)
- 3+ years’ experience in pediatric or child-development settings
- Proficiency with child-assessment instruments and EMR documentation
- Strong play-therapy and family-systems intervention skills
- Exceptional empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity with children and caregivers
- Collaborative mindset to work across multidisciplinary teams
Competencies we value
- Patient-First Empathy – Creates a safe, trusting space for children and families
- Clinical Expertise – Applies best-practice, evidence-based pediatric psychology methods
- Collaborative Influencer – Integrates seamlessly with pediatric care teams
- Communication Clarity – Explains complex concepts in child- and family-friendly terms
- Adaptable Resilience – Remains flexible and supportive through evolving needs
Ready to champion children’s mental well-being at Taiba Hospital?
Apply today and help us nurture healthier, happier futures—one child at a time.