Psychiatry Specialist (Addiction & Mental Health Services) Arabic Specker

Psychiatry Specialist (Addiction & Mental Health Services) Arabic Specker

We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatry Specialist to join our multidisciplinary clinical team and provide high-quality psychiatric care for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of Consultant Psychiatrists, lead the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients within their scope of practice, and contribute to Naufar’s mission across clinical care, research, education, and training.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients with substance use and mental health disorders.

Manage inpatient and outpatient cases, including clinical reviews, daily ward rounds, and treatment planning.

Collaborate closely with Consultant Psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

Monitor patient progress, document clinical findings, and maintain accurate medical records in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management initiatives.

Contribute to teaching, training, and professional development activities while supporting evidence-based practice and research initiatives.

Support the delivery of integrated care models and contribute to service development and innovation within addiction and mental health services.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a compassionate and clinically skilled psychiatrist with expertise in addiction medicine, strong assessment and diagnostic capabilities, and a commitment to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care. The candidate should possess excellent communication and teamwork skills and be passionate about improving outcomes for individuals affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Medical degree with specialist qualification in Psychiatry from an internationally recognized institution or specialty board.

Eligible for specialist licensure in Psychiatry in the State of Qatar and holding a valid primary license from the country of practice.

Up-to-date Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credentials.

Minimum of:

1 year of specialist psychiatry experience for holders of recognized List A qualifications, preferably with exposure to substance use treatment; or

3 years of specialist experience for holders of List B qualifications or equivalent credentials.