Job Description

Client > Abu Dhabi Healthcare Clinic
The role > The role ensures the design, implementation, and governance of comprehensive clinical training and competency programs across mental health, addiction, and detox services, with a strong focus on patient safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance. It supports adherence to licensing and accreditation standards, strengthens clinical governance, and ensures clinicians are equipped to manage high-risk scenarios including withdrawal management, safeguarding, and dual-diagnosis care. The role also serves as a key strategic partner in shaping the facility's clinical culture, fostering a learning environment that prioritizes continuous improvement, innovation, and evidence-based practice.
Tasks/Activities assigned > Designs structured, evidence-based training programs tailored to mental health, addiction, detoxification, and rehabilitation services. Delivers engaging classroom, simulation, and practical training for multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, therapists, counselors, and clinical support staff; Adapts training to meet the needs of staff with varying clinical experience, ensuring safe and effective patient care in high-risk detox and rehab settings; Develops and maintains clinical competency frameworks aligned with regulatory standards and evidence-based practice; Monitors supervision outcomes and competency data to identify gaps and implement targeted development plans; Develops and delivers training programs that promote safe clinical practice and minimize risks in mental health, addiction, and detox care; Monitors and evaluates clinical incidents, near misses, and audit findings to identify training needs and mitigate future risks; Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards related to patient safety, clinical governance, and ethical practice; Promotes a culture of safety by encouraging reporting, reflective practice, and continuous learning across all clinical teams
Requirements of the position > Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or a related mental health discipline is required; Master's degree in Mental Health, Clinical Education, Addiction Studies, Rehabilitation, or a related field is preferred; NLT ten (10) clinical experience in mental health, addiction, detox, or rehabilitation settings; 3-5 years in clinical training, education, or supervision roles, preferably in multidisciplinary healthcare teams; Hands-on experience in managing detoxification programs, rehabilitation planning, relapse prevention, and dual-diagnosis care; Proven track record in developing and delivering training programs for nurses; Experience in high-risk and acute care environments, including crisis management, safeguarding, and patient safety initiatives
Period of engagement > Permanent
Start-date > Immediate when availability
Workload/Location> Abu Dhabi
Engagement Model > FTE

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