Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) invites applications for a DoH licensed Psychologist / Counsellor, based at the Zayed Military University (ZMU) campus to provide professional, ethical, and confidential mental health services to university students. The role focuses on supporting student well-being through counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric referrals, and close collaboration with the Student Success & Wellbeing team to ensure appropriate accommodations and support services are implemented effectively.
This position is based on-site at the ZMU campus and plays a vital role in promoting student safety, resilience, and academic success.
Key Responsibilities
Counselling & Psychological Support
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions.
- Conduct psychological, behavioral, and cognitive assessments upon referral.
- Prepare professional medical reports, diagnoses, and accommodation recommendations.
- Maintain accurate, ethical, and confidential student records.
- Schedule sessions to avoid conflicts with academic timetables.
Student Safety & Crisis Management
- Respond immediately to student crises, including risk of self-harm or harm to others.
- Perform risk assessments and coordinate urgent referrals to psychiatrists when needed.
- Ensure full compliance with UAE laws, DOH regulations, and institutional confidentiality standards.
Student Success & Wellbeing
- Deliver wellbeing workshops, outreach initiatives, and mental health awareness campaigns.
Collaboration & Reporting
- Work closely with the Student Success & Wellbeing team and other university stakeholders.
- Participate in meetings and multidisciplinary case discussions.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly activity reports and self-evaluations.
Policies & Procedures
- Follow and contribute to the development of departmental policies, SOPs, and processes.
- Carry out additional related duties as assigned by the Line Manager.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Clinical Psychology.
- Valid Department of Health (DOH), Abu Dhabi license as a Clinical Psychologist.
- Proven ability to manage high-risk and crisis mental health cases.
Experience
- Experience within the UAE or Gulf higher education environment.
- Familiarity with academic accommodations and student support frameworks.
- Experience delivering mental health workshops or awareness programs.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong ethical judgment and commitment to confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills.
- High cultural awareness and sensitivity in a multicultural academic setting.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Languages: English (mandatory), Arabic (preferred).
Work Arrangement
- Weekly on-site presence as per ZMU/SUAD schedule.
- On-call availability for emergency and high-risk cases.
- Monthly workshops and outreach activities aligned with the academic calendar.
Important Note
This role is fully based at the Zayed Military University (ZMU) campus. Applicants must be willing and able to work on-site.
Application Requirements
- Cover letter addressing expertise and alignment with SUAD's vision.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Contact details for four professional references, at least one should address teaching quality (email and phone).
