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Nada Obaid Al-Shehhi

Dubai

Summary

Ms. Nada Obaid Al-Shehhi is a highly experienced and respected Senior Clinical Social Worker with a demonstrated history of working with children, adolescents, and adults in both hospital and community settings. Since 2006, she has been a dedicated member of the Psychiatry Department at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health Authority (DHA), where she has contributed significantly to patient care, mental health awareness, and service development. She has played a pivotal role in child and adolescent psychiatry service development, working alongside a UK-trained consultant to establish a well-structured specialist service. Ms. Al-Shehhi is also an active member of the DHA’s first Child Protection Committee, advocating for vulnerable populations and ensuring adherence to Wadeema’s Law. With a passion for serving the community, she continually seeks opportunities for professional growth and education, ensuring that she stays at the forefront of best practices in clinical social work and psychotherapy.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Trainee Social Worker

Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital, Ministry of Health
01.2005
  • Attended team meetings, organized psychology workshops, and participated in World Health Day initiatives

Assistant Psychologist

Al Qattarah Preparatory School
01.2005
  • Assisted in psychological assessments and behavioral interventions for students

Senior Clinical Social Worker

Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health Authority
01.2006 - 02.2025
  • Conducts social assessments (case studies) for new outpatients, liaison patients, and inpatients
  • Manages complex social and psychological cases within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with education, health, social, and legal entities
  • Works closely with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry consultants to manage specialized cases
  • Organizes mental health awareness events and conferences, promoting public education and advocacy
  • Provides psychometric testing using Stanford Binet Intelligence Scale and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

Social Worker

Bait Al Khair Society
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Assisted families with financial and social support, conducting evaluations through interviews, observation, and home visits

Education

BSc - Psychology

United Arab Emirates University

Diploma in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) - undefined

UAE Ministry of Education

Diploma in Marital Consultation - undefined

Araa Centre Consultancy & Studies

Certificate in Child Protection in Scotland: From Examination to Court (Level 3) - undefined

Solution Focused Therapy - undefined

APT Accreditation Level 2

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
  • Effective both independently and in team settings
  • Mathematics
  • Problem-solving
  • Research

Languages

Fluent in Arabic, Proficient in English

Custom

  • Mathematics
  • Problem-solving
  • Research

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 01/28/82
  • Nationality: UAE National

Timeline

Senior Clinical Social Worker

Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health Authority
01.2006 - 02.2025

Trainee Social Worker

Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital, Ministry of Health
01.2005

Assistant Psychologist

Al Qattarah Preparatory School
01.2005

Social Worker

Bait Al Khair Society
01.2005 - 01.2006

Diploma in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) - undefined

UAE Ministry of Education

Diploma in Marital Consultation - undefined

Araa Centre Consultancy & Studies

Certificate in Child Protection in Scotland: From Examination to Court (Level 3) - undefined

Solution Focused Therapy - undefined

APT Accreditation Level 2

BSc - Psychology

United Arab Emirates University
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