Senior Psychologist

20 hours ago


Doha, Qatar Mind Institute Full time

In this role you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assess and meet the needs of children and adolescents and adults attending the centre. This work will require planning, evaluating, organizing diagnosing and treating children with a diverse range of mental disorders, learning disabilities, and cognitive, behavioural, and emotional problems using individual and group therapy.

As part of the Psychology Services at Mind Institute you will select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests in order to obtain information on client intelligence, achievements, interests, and personality. Develop and implement individual treatment plans by specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy. Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, and modify plans and diagnoses as necessary. Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, to modify behaviour and/or improve personal and social adjustment. Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioural issues and diagnose disorders using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials. Partake in the Intake process of each client and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals and/or families. The position requires independent clinical judgment, well developed communication skills, and the ability to work well with co-workers and families of clients.
- Provide a systematic high-quality psychology service within a multidisciplinary setting working collaboratively with other clinicians and special educators to promote wellbeing, best interests and development of children and adults.
- Support clinical team and Special Educators regarding complex issues relevant to children and adults with SEMH.
- Independently select, administer, score and interpret specialist psychological assessments (including ADOS 2, WISC, WIAT, Connors, WPSSI),
- Formulate plans for formal psychological treatment and/or management of a child or young person’s mental health problems based upon an appropriate conceptual framework and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy.
- Provide individual and group therapy using various evidence-based/informed modalities as clinically indicated to include brief problem-focused psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and client-centered therapy for children, adolescents and family members.
- Provide clinical and administrative oversight to clinical and administrative staff.
- Monitor progress and adjust interventions accordingly
- Write reports and maintain information records accurately
- Provide expertise and specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other clinicians contributing directly to a child/young person’s formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification:

- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Organizational and planning skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Working with own initiative
- A flexible approach
- Adaptability
- Team working skills

**Requirements**:

- Doctorate (preferable) or Master’s degree in clinical or educational psychology
- Professional Registration/ license
- Extensive knowledge and abilities to use a range of formal psychology assessments
- Extensive experience in ASD
- CBT trained
- Ability to work across different settings; clinic, school and home
- Ability to offer teletherapy
- Ability to provide clinical supervision to junior staff



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