Consultant Psychiatrist (Arabic Speaker) – KSA
Allocation Assist Middle EastJob Description
Job Summary We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist who is fluent in Arabic to join a leading healthcare organization in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with a broad range of mental health disorders while ensuring compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support mental wellness across inpatient and outpatient settings. Key Responsibilities - Assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. - Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans. - Provide pharmacological treatment, psychotherapy, counseling, and behavioral interventions where appropriate. - Manage both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric cases. - Provide crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric care when required. - Collaborate with psychologists, neurologists, primary care physicians, social workers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. - Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive mental healthcare. - Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with Saudi healthcare regulations and hospital policies. - Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing medical education programs. - Ensure patient confidentiality, ethical standards, and adherence to mental health best practices. Qualifications & Requirements - MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by SCFHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties). - Board Certification / Fellowship in Psychiatry. - Valid SCFHS Consultant Registration/License or eligibility. - Minimum 5–7 years of post-board consultant experience in Psychiatry within a reputed hospital or mental health center. - Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory. - Strong expertise in adult psychiatry and mental health management. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient counseling skills. Preferred Skills - Experience in community psychiatry and multidisciplinary mental health programs. - Exposure to psychotherapy and behavioral therapy approaches. - Academic and research experience is an advantage. - Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment. Benefits - Competitive tax-free salary - Family benefits - Health insurance - Housing and transportation allowance - Annual airfare allowance - Paid annual leave - CME and professional development support
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