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Job Description
What are we looking for
Your Responsibilities
- Conduct psychological assessments and administer standardized psychometric tests, including intelligence, personality, neurocognitive, and mood measures
- Interpret and document test results and provide clinical recommendations to the psychiatry team
- Provide individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and supportive therapy
- Serve as co-therapist in specialised interventions (e.g., family constellation, adventure therapy, exposure therapy) when needed
- Act as a therapist within youth and family programmes
- Support the intake process through psychological screenings and diagnostic formulation
- Participate in neuromodulation treatment sessions (e.g., rTMS, tDCS), ensuring patient preparation and monitoring, if applicable
- Deliver psychoeducation to patients and families to promote understanding of psychiatric conditions and treatment engagement
- Contribute to treatment planning and interdisciplinary case discussions with psychiatrists, nurses, and other professionals
- Maintain the psychometric testing database with accurate, confidential, up-to-date records
- Develop, implement, and monitor psychological protocols and documentation standards with the Clinical Director and Head of Psychiatry
- Support quality assurance, clinical audits, and outcome measurement initiatives
- Participate in case conferences, supervision, and continuing professional development
- Support ongoing relationship management with continuing care and long-term clients
- Contribute to business development efforts, including outreach, referral networks, and partnerships
- Represent the clinic in community engagement and educational events promoting mental health awareness.
- Assist in managing the professional ecosystem of collaborators, including therapists, psychologists, and referring physicians.
You are/have
- Registration with, or eligibility for registration with Swiss professional bodies such as the FSP or SBAP.
- Eligibility to practice as a Psychologist in Switzerland
- Several years of relevant clinical experience in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, ideally with complex and comorbid clinical presentations
- Experience in working with children and adolescents is considered an advantage
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment
- Excellent command of English at C1 level or above
- German language proficiency at a minimum B2 level, in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Additional language skills are considered an asset
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong commitment to compassionate, client-centered care
- Solid general IT skills and confidence in using digital documentation and clinical systems
- A valid Category B driving license
What we offer
At Kusnacht Practice, you will flourish in an exceptional and distinctive work environment where, as a psychologist, you will have the opportunity to truly transform lives. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will have nearly unlimited access to a wide spectrum of treatment methods, expertise, and resources available in Switzerland. We work closely together, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that sets us apart. With a flat hierarchy, competitive compensation, appealing benefits, modern facilities, and ongoing training, you will have the opportunity to make a profound and lasting difference in the lives of our clients.
Contact Information
If this challenging role sounds like a good fit for you, we would be pleased to hear from you. Join us in making a meaningful difference in our clients’ health and wellbeing.