Child Psychiatrist

3 weeks ago


Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates SEHA Full time
Roles and responsibilities

To be a successful physician, youshould be kind and compassionate towards your patients, withexcellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should beknowledgeable, detail oriented, and have good problem-solvingskills.

Responsibilities

  • Examining patients, taking medicalhistories, addressing patients' concerns, and answeringpatients' questions.
  • Diagnosing andtreating injuries, illnesses, anddisorders.
  • Ordering, performing, andinterpreting diagnostic tests and explaining the results topatients.
  • Counseling patients on diet, hygiene,preventative healthcare, and other lifestylechanges.
  • Updating patients' charts andinformation to reflect current findings andtreatments.
  • Recommending and designingtreatment plans.
  • Prescribing medications ortherapies.
  • Explaining medical procedures topatients.
  • Consulting with other physicians,referring patients to specialists when necessary, and working withother healthcare staff, such as nurses, assistants, and otherphysicians.
  • Complying with medical laws (forexample, HIPAA).

Qualifications

  • A medical degree and the successfulcompletion of a residency and internship.
  • Astate license and certification to practicemedicine.
  • Knowledge and experience indiagnosing and treating a wide variety ofillnesses.
  • Strong communication andinterpersonal skills.
  • Good leadership,organizational, and problem-solvingskills.
  • Dexterity and detail orientedabilities.
  • Patience andcompassion.
  • The ability and willingness to stayup to date on advancements, innovations, and developments in thefield.
Desired candidate profile

1.Diagnosis of Mental HealthDisorders

  • Conductingthorough assessments and evaluations to diagnose various mentalhealth conditions in children, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD,autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, and eatingdisorders.
  • Using a combination of interviews,psychological testing, and input from family members and teachersto assess the child's behavior, thoughts, emotions, andoverall functioning.
  • Differentiating betweennormal childhood development and behaviors that may indicate apsychological issue.

2.Treatment andTherapy

  • Psychotherapy:Offering individual or family therapy to help children and theirfamilies understand and manage emotional and behavioral issues.Types of therapy may include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT),play therapy, or familytherapy.
  • MedicationManagement: Prescribing medications to help managesymptoms of mental health disorders, such as antidepressants,anti-anxiety medications, or stimulant medications forADHD.
  • BehavioralInterventions: Developing behavior management plansand interventions, often in collaboration with parents, teachers,and other caregivers, to address disruptive or harmfulbehaviors.

3. ParentalSupport andEducation

  • Providingguidance and education to parents or caregivers about theirchild's condition, treatment options, and how to supporttheir child at home and in school.
  • Teachingparents effective parenting strategies for managing difficultbehaviors and improving communication with theirchild.
  • Supporting families in navigatingcomplex issues like school problems, social challenges, and dealingwith the stigma associated with mental healthconditions.

4.Collaboration with OtherProfessionals

  • Workingclosely with pediatricians, school counselors, social workers,psychologists, and other specialists to provide holistic care andensure that the child's mental health is integrated intotheir overall well-being.
  • Communicating withschool personnel to develop individualized education plans (IEPs)or 504 plans for children with mental health or learningdisorders.
  • Coordinating care with other mentalhealth professionals, such as clinical psychologists, to providetherapy alongside medicationmanagement.

5. CrisisIntervention

  • Providingemergency mental health care during acute crises, such as suiciderisk, severe depression, psychotic episodes, or behavioraloutbursts.
  • Assessing safety and implementinginterventions to prevent harm, including hospitalization ifnecessary for more intensive care orstabilization.

6.Prevention and EarlyIntervention

  • Identifyingchildren who are at risk for developing mental health issues due tofactors such as family history, trauma, or environmentalstressors.
  • Implementing early interventionprograms aimed at preventing the development of more severepsychiatric conditions.

7.Monitoring and Follow-UpCare

  • Regularlymonitoring children's progress, especially if they aretaking medications or undergoing psychotherapy, to evaluateeffectiveness and adjust treatment plans asneeded.
  • Providing ongoing support and therapyas children grow and their mental health needsevolve.
Key Skills
GoodCommunication,Psychiatric Services,medical compliance
Employment Type : Full-time
Department / Functional Area: MedicalPractice
Experience: years
Gender: Male
Vacancy: 1
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