Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

SearchPlus HR is Hiring – Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Position: Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Location: Kuwait

Employment Type: Full-Time

Sector: Healthcare / Mental Health

Job Description

SearchPlus HR is seeking an experienced and compassionate Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a leading healthcare facility in Kuwait .

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of children and adolescents presenting with a wide range of behavioral, emotional, developmental, and psychiatric conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments of children and adolescents.
• Diagnose and manage a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical needs.
• Provide evidence-based pharmacological and psychological treatment.
• Manage conditions including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, trauma-related conditions, and other developmental and psychiatric disorders .
• Work closely with parents and caregivers and provide appropriate psychoeducation and guidance.
• Monitor treatment response and make adjustments where clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate with psychologists, pediatricians, therapists, social workers, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and comprehensive medical records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and treatment planning.
• Promote early identification, intervention, and prevention of mental health disorders in children and adolescents.

Requirements

• Medical Degree (MD/MBBS) with board certification (Arab Board in Psychiatry; European Board/CCT/CESR or equivalent; American Board of Psychiatry) from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 10–12+ years post-specialization experience.
• Bilingual in both Arabic and English
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry with appropriate specialization in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry .
• Relevant clinical experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry .
• Strong experience managing children and adolescents with complex psychiatric and behavioral conditions.
• Valid eligibility or ability to obtain the required Kuwait medical license .
• Excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ethical practice, patient safety, and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Attractive benefits and allowances
• Medical insurance
• Annual leave and air ticket allowance as per employment contract
• Relocation support, where applicable
• Professional development opportunities
• Multidisciplinary and supportive clinical environment
• Opportunity to work with a leading healthcare organization in Kuwait
• Long-term career growth opportunities