Psychologist

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PSYCHOLOGIST<br><br>*Education/Qualification*<br>- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology<br>- Master’s Degree in Psychology<br><br>*Required Experience*<br>- Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience as Psychologist<br><br>*Skills/Competencies*<br>- Fluent in oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is an advantage<br>- Patience, especially when working with challenging patients or those who may be resistant to treatment<br>- Interpersonal skills, including being able to relate to their patients in order to help them<br>- Empathy to identify with patients’ experiences to help them understand what is causing them to feel a certain way<br>- Trustworthiness to keep information confidential, as patients will tell their most private thoughts and secrets<br>- Communication skills and the ability to know when to talk and when to listen to create a safe environment for the patients<br>- Critical thinking to help make an accurate diagnosis to recommend proper treatment<br><br>*Required Licensure*<br>- DOH Licensed<br>- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification<br><br>*Job Summary*<br>- Using psychotherapy to improve the quality of life for individuals, groups, and families.<br>- Testing and assessing patients for indications of mental health disorders.<br>- Developing treatment plans and strategies to help patients.<br>- Supporting patients who have experienced traumatic life events.<br>- Providing ongoing care and evaluation to patients with long-term difficulties.<br>- Referring patients to other specialists or doctors as needed.<br>- Helping patients to set realistic goals and monitoring their progress.<br>- Keeping up to date with, and potentially participating in, new research in psychology.