Activation Specialist Wernicke Specialised Ward
- 24 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 3008 Bern
About the job
You don’t just want to offer activation, but to independently shape an entire area? At the Wernicke ward of the University Psychiatric Centre (UPZ) Bern, you accompany 18 people with complex psychiatric disorders and acute stress crises in a specialised intensive psychiatric setting at the interface of psychiatry and somatic medicine. In doing so, you take responsibility for the activation area and shape the therapeutic milieu of the ward with your ideas, expertise and sensitivity to the individual needs of our patients.
Your tasks
- You independently manage the activation area and coordinate closely with the ward management
- Your main task involves milieu therapy on the ward
- You develop, plan and take responsibility for modern activating, milieu-therapeutic and rehabilitative group and individual offers
- You ensure the organisation, quality assurance and continuous further development of the activation offer
- You specifically promote self-efficacy, resources, everyday skills and social participation of our patients
- You work closely and interdisciplinarily with nursing, medical staff, therapy and social services
- You actively contribute your ideas to concept work, quality development and innovative projects
Your profile
- You have completed basic training in nursing (Nursing HF / FH or FaGe EFZ with corresponding further training) and further training in the field of activation, social pedagogy and/or occupational therapy
- You have professional experience in the psychiatric environment and bring sound knowledge of milieu therapy
- Your focus is on the targeted activation of patients, whereby you actively shape the ward climate as a therapeutic element and accompany those affected in a resource-oriented manner in their everyday lives
- You enjoy creative, action-oriented offers
- You are a resilient, empathetic personality with organisational skills and high social competence
- You work in a structured, responsible manner and enjoy working in an interprofessional team
The UPZ
The University Psychiatric Centre Bern (UPZ) is the leading competence centre for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the capital region as a university clinic. It ensures psychiatric care in the canton of Bern along the entire care chain, from early detection to outpatient, day clinic and inpatient therapies to rehabilitation and forensics. With over 30 locations, the UPZ offers a comprehensive care network. In addition, the UPZ makes an important contribution in the areas of teaching, training and research.
Your contacts
Isabelle Studer
Isabelle Studer answers your specialist questions:
T: +41 58 630 79 12
Nicole Portner
Email: bewerbungen@upd.ch
T: +41 58 630 96 71
Your workplace
University Psychiatric Services Bern, Murtenstrasse 21, 3008 Bern
