Weight, Metabolic & Digestive Health Psychologist

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist Job Code: WMD-003 Department: Psychiatry Your Impact - 100% of patients receive evidence-based psychological and behavioral assessments - 100% of pre-treatment evaluations completed for bariatric and weight management programs - Seamless integration of behavioral interventions into multidisciplinary care plans - Active contribution to clinical pathway implementation, audits, and quality initiatives What You Will Do - Patient Assessment: Conduct clinical, cognitive, psychosocial, and pre-bariatric surgery evaluations for metabolic and digestive health patients. - Behavioral Interventions: Develop individualized psychological treatment plans targeting emotional eating, stress management, and sustainable lifestyle modifications. - Chronic Condition Support: Provide evidence-based therapy for patients managing obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, IBS, IBD, and stress-related gastrointestinal symptoms. - Care Coordination: Partner with endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, bariatric surgeons, and dietitians to deliver unified, multidisciplinary care. - Documentation & Quality: Maintain accurate clinical data in compliance with JCI standards, hospital regulations, and safety protocols. How Success Is Measured - Improved patient adherence to dietary, exercise, and medical treatment regimens - High-quality, timely pre-surgical psychological clearances and behavioral monitoring - Accurate, compliant, and complete clinical documentation - Strong clinical engagement within the multidisciplinary teams - Consistent contribution to service optimization, quality audits, and patient safety You will thrive here if you have… - Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university approved by the Ministry of Higher Education in Kuwait - A minimum of 3 years' experience post-Master's treating psychological patients in weight, metabolic, and digestive health - Prior experience working in a hospital or clinical setting - Strong skills in cognitive behavioral strategies, emotional strength, and diplomatic care delivery - Ability to assume greater clinical responsibility calmly within a fast-paced hospital environment - Proficiency in EMR systems, hospital database navigation, and clinical resource optimization Competencies we value - Communication – Articulates clinical insights and listens attentively, building trusted relationships - Customer Focus – Places the patient's needs and well-being at the center of every decision - Continuous Learning – Stays current with evidence-based psychological practice and shares that expertise - Values & Ethics – Earns the trust of patients and colleagues through consistent honesty, discretion, and professionalism - Teamwork – Works fluidly across specialties and allied teams around shared patient goals