Clinical Lead – Psychology Department
Posted:
Position: Clinical Lead – Psychology Department
Date Posted: May 24, 2026
Industry: Healthcare / Mental Health / Psychology / Wellness Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: Minimum 5–10 Years of Post-Qualification Clinical Experience in Psychology, Counseling, or Related Mental Health Field
Qualification: Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Equivalent Recognized Field (DHA Licensed or Eligible Required)
Salary: AED 1000 to 20000 (estimated)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: OPENMINDS Center
Description:
OPENMINDS Center is a leading multidisciplinary mental health and wellness facility in Dubai dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered psychological care. The center provides comprehensive services for children, adolescents, adults, and families through a collaborative team of mental health professionals.
The organization is currently seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Lead for the Psychology Department to oversee clinical operations, ensure quality service delivery, and maintain compliance with DHA regulations and UAE healthcare standards. The role requires strong leadership in guiding a multidisciplinary team and maintaining high standards of psychological care.
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a progressive healthcare environment focused on ethical practice, clinical excellence, and continuous professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee clinical, operational, and professional activities within the Psychology Department
• Ensure delivery of evidence-based psychological assessment and therapy services
• Supervise treatment planning, clinical governance, and quality assurance processes
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate psychologists, therapists, and trainees
• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, ethical guidelines, and patient safety standards
• Participate in clinical audits, accreditation reviews, and quality improvement initiatives
• Monitor departmental performance, productivity, scheduling, and patient flow
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, allied health professionals, and external referral networks
• Lead CPD programs, clinical training, and DHA observership initiatives
Requirements:
• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or equivalent field
• DHA Eligibility or active DHA license as Clinical Psychologist is mandatory
• Minimum 5–10 years of clinical experience post qualification
• Strong leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical setting
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills
• Strong knowledge of DHA healthcare regulations and clinical standards
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex clinical cases
• Strong knowledge of:
• Psychological assessment and therapy methods
• Clinical governance and quality assurance systems
• Mental health ethics and patient safety protocols
• DHA regulations and UAE healthcare compliance
• Clinical supervision and staff development practice
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