Child Life Therapist
Black Pearl ConsultAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Posted August 19, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Black Pearl Consult is a leading recruitment and human‑resources consultancy serving companies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC. The firm delivers end‑to‑end talent acquisition, executive search, workforce planning and Emiratization services, while also offering outsourced HR solutions, employee engagement strategies, compensation benchmarking and employer‑branding support. With deep industry expertise in healthcare, engineering, construction, tech, digital and hospitality sectors, Black Pearl helps clients mitigate high turnover, close skills gaps and align talent with business goals. Its client‑centric approach combines data‑driven talent mapping, psychometric assessment and leadership development to create sustainable, high‑performance workforces.
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Child Life Therapist to join our client's team in Abu Dhabi. This role is based within one of the UAE’s largest government-affiliated healthcare networks, renowned for its patient-centered approach and specialized pediatric care services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Child Life, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
- Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS) or equivalent is strongly preferred.
- Valid UAE healthcare professional license or eligibility to obtain one.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a pediatric hospital or clinical setting.
- Strong understanding of child development and pediatric psychosocial care.
- Excellent communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care to children and families.