Weight, Metabolic & Digestive Health Psychologist

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

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; proficiency in EMR systems, hospital database navigation, and clinical resource optimization.

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.