Arabic Speaking Clinical Social Worker Jobs – Relocate to Dubai

HealthOPM is recruiting an Arabic-speaking Clinical Social Worker for a residential addiction and

mental health treatment facility in the UAE. This role sits at the center of a multidisciplinary care

team, supporting Arabic-speaking patients and their families through assessment, crisis intervention,

trauma-informed support, and discharge planning. It's a chance to apply your clinical training in an

international healthcare setting, working alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, and fellow social

workers, within a clearly defined contract term. HealthOPM manages the recruitment process directly,

so you have a single point of contact from first application through to placement.

What's in it for you

Tax-free monthly salary of AED 30,000 (approx. USD $8,170)

Relocation assistance to support your move to the UAE

Guidance through the immigration and work permit process

Support navigating UAE professional licensing/registration requirements

Annual airfare allowance and medical insurance

A defined role within an established multidisciplinary clinical team

No recruitment fees — HealthOPM never charges candidates to apply or be placed

What you'll do

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments for patients entering residential care

Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning

Deliver trauma-informed individual and family support

Collaborate closely with psychiatrists and psychologists on integrated care plans

Lead discharge planning, including family involvement and aftercare coordination

Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with facility standards

Support patients and families as they navigate an unfamiliar healthcare system

What you'll need

Fluent Arabic speaker (required)

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work

Current registration, or eligibility for registration/licensure, in your current country of practice

Clinical experience supporting patients with complex mental health needs

Strong assessment, crisis-response, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Experience in addiction or residential treatment settings is an asset

Willingness to relocate to the UAE for a defined contract term

Our recruitment process

Submit your application and resume

Initial review and conversation with the HealthOPM team

Credential and eligibility review

Introduction to the client for consideration

Licensing and relocation details shared as you move through selection

Why choose HealthOPM

No recruitment fees charged to candidates

Direct guidance through every stage of the hiring process

Access to international clinical opportunities not widely advertised

A recruitment team with direct experience placing healthcare professionals in the UAE

A single point of contact who can answer your questions at every stage

If you're a licensed or license-eligible Social Worker ready to bring your clinical skills to an

international setting, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to start the conversation with our team

— HealthOPM does not charge candidates any recruitment fee, and we're happy to answer questions

before you formally apply.