The clinical psychologist is a member of the Department of Internal Medicine and shall provide psychological care to inpatients and outpatients with mental or psychological illnesses.

Perform psychological tests and therapy sessions for patients referred from psychiatrist and other physicians (members of the Dept. of Medicine).

Psychologist shall be responsible for providing care to his/her patients (inpatients and outpatients) maintaining a high level of professional performance in accordance with :

Professional Standards of Medical Practice

Medical Ethics.

Hospital Medical By-Laws

Laws of Ministry of Health in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and any other applicable regulations according to the department quality plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide the full range of psychological diagnostic tests and scales and psychological therapy sessions to inpatients and outpatients.

Evaluate new admissions and coordinate with the psychiatrist to establish a diagnosis and management plan. Execute the plan approved by the psychiatrist.

Document plan of patient management (diagnostic tests and therapy sessions) and maintain appropriate records of all patients (accurate, legible and timely completion of medical records). Maintain update follow up in the progress notes.

Seek the advice or help of the psychiatrist, whenever patient needs work under his supervision and instructions of assigned psychiatrist and head of the department.

Perform the diagnostic psychological testing or scales.

Assists other staff in performing psychological tests, scales needed for their patients.

Provide psychological therapy sessions for children, adolescents and adults.

Provide psychological education to in and out patients and their families.

Contribute to the education of physicians, social worker, nurses and other medical organization personnel in early detection, recognition, management and or referral of psychiatric cases.

Participate in teaching and quality improvement programs.

Abide by polices and procedures of Department of Internal Medicine as well as hospital By Laws, Rules and Regulations.

Carries out any other assignments as directed by the Psychiatrist and Head of Department and within the realm of his knowledge, skills and abilities.

Reporting to

Psychiatrist and Head of Internal Medicine Dept.

Liaises with:

All physicians, Nursing staff and ancillary staff providing care to patients and other health care professionals such as social workers, patients and their families.

Skills

EDUCATION:

Required

 University Bachelor Degree in Clinical Psychology or Equivalent Qualification

            Recognized as Specialist by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

Desirable

Higher qualifications in his/her specialty, if any.

EXPERIENCE:

Required

Minimum of two(2) years in his/her specialty after obtaining Bachelor's Degree.

Current valid license to practice clinical psychology.

Desirable

Registration in Saudi Commission of Health Specialties and or current license to practice psychology in Saudi Arabia.

Skills

Fluent in verbal and written English.

Communication in spoken Arabic is essential.

Exhibits professionalism and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Possess working knowledge of relevant computer applications.