Geriatric/ Old Age Psychiatry Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage mental health disorders in elderly patients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including cognitive and functional assessments.
• Manage patients with dementia, delirium, depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and other age-related psychiatric conditions.
• Provide consultation and support to multidisciplinary teams regarding the psychiatric care of older adults.
• Participate in family meetings and provide guidance to caregivers regarding treatment plans and ongoing care.
• Collaborate with geriatric medicine, neurology, internal medicine, rehabilitation, and community healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and patient safety programs.
• Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and allied healthcare professionals where applicable.
• Contribute to clinical research, education, and professional development activities.
• Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• in Abu Dhabi.
• Existing DOH License as Consultant Psychiatrist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Core Competencies

• Expertise in Geriatric and Old Age Psychiatry
• Dementia and Cognitive Disorders Management
• Clinical Leadership
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Patient-Centered Care
• Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
• Teaching and Mentorship

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Training Program.
• Fellowship, Board Certification, or equivalent qualification in Psychiatry.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years post-specialization experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist, preferably with significant experience in Geriatric or Old Age Psychiatry.
• Experience managing complex psychiatric conditions in elderly populations.
• Experience in multidisciplinary and hospital-based mental health services preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fellowship or subspecialty training in Geriatric Psychiatry / Old Age Psychiatry.
• Experience in dementia care, cognitive disorders, and neuropsychiatry.
• Leadership and service development experience is an advantage.

Licensure

• Eligibility for Department of Health (DOH) Consultant licensure