Job Title: Clinical PsychologistJob Code: WMD-003
Department: PsychiatryYour 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
