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