Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Neuropsychologist 40 - 80%
- 28 May 2026
- 40 – 80%
- Zürich
About the job
Neuropsychologist 40 - 80%Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) Zurich is an office of the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs of the Canton of Zurich and employs around 1,400 people from diverse professions. JuWe is primarily responsible for the enforcement of court sentences and the execution of pre-trial detention. For the employees of the office, the prevention of recidivism and the successful social reintegration of offenders are of particular importance.
The Psychiatric-Psychological Service (PPD) is one of the eight main departments of JuWe. As one of the largest institutions for forensic psychotherapy and psychiatry in Switzerland, it specialises in relapse-preventive treatment of violent and sexual offenders in custody and in the community. The treatment offerings range from court-ordered measures to therapies within psychiatric primary care.
The Neuropsychology Specialist Service is being established and is developing into a central specialist unit for neuropsychological issues within the PPD.
This appeals to you
- Independent planning, execution and documentation of test diagnostic assessments for forensic clients in youth and adulthood
- Preparation of neuropsychological reports
- Participation in interdisciplinary case discussions and close collaboration, especially with psychotherapeutic and psychiatric colleagues
- Contribution to the further development of concepts, processes and professional standards
- Taking on professional and personnel leadership tasks if interested
This is you
- You have a completed degree in psychology and are in advanced postgraduate training in neuropsychology or have already completed it
- Several years of practical experience in neuropsychological diagnostics are expected, ideally with a focus on the diagnosis of ADHD and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Experience in conducting neurofeedback is an advantage
- You work carefully and value precise written work, both in documentation and reporting. Evaluation and team-oriented feedback should be used for continuous professional development
- Furthermore, you are interested in neuropsychological issues in forensic clientele and appreciate an environment where responsibility can be assumed and shaped
This awaits you
- A collegial working atmosphere where appreciation, openness and genuine interest in each other are lived
- A challenging role in an interdisciplinary team that systematically reflects on assessment and treatment processes and develops them together
- Diverse training and development opportunities in a training centre for forensic psychiatry and psychotherapy (Category A) recognised by the Swiss Institute for Medical Continuing and Further Education (SIWF)
- A professional, structured working environment with a clear quality standard (ISO 9001:2015), regular evaluation and connection to practice-oriented research
And now?
Simply send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to getting to know you.
Do you have questions about the position? Matthias Stürm, Head of Department PPD, is your contact person at +41 43 258 35 20. Questions about the application process will be answered by the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 258 34 28.
As part of the application process, JuWe uses an online assessment. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton of Zurich (zh.ch) .
