Psychiatrische Dienste Aargau AG
Windisch
Last quarter
Occupational Therapist 80%
- 20 October 2025
- 80%
- Windisch
Job summary
We are seeking a qualified occupational therapist to join our team. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Tasks
- Conduct individual and group therapies for adults with mental health issues.
- Implement evidence-based occupational therapy focused on depression treatment.
- Contribute to the development of therapeutic concepts in our department.
Skills
- Degree or training in occupational therapy; experience in a similar setting.
- Knowledge of occupational therapy models and assessments is preferred.
- Strong teamwork and innovative problem-solving abilities are essential.
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About the job
To strengthen our team, we are looking for you immediately or by arrangement as
Tasks
- You conduct individual and group therapies for mentally ill people aged 18 to 64 in an acute inpatient setting.
- You implement occupational therapy treatment (with a focus on depression treatment) in an evidence-based and needs-oriented manner. You maintain professionally sound documentation.
- You proactively contribute to the conceptual further development of occupational therapy treatment in the specialized ward.
- You are part of the intra- and interprofessional team and actively participate in the implementation of therapeutic goals within the overall treatment.
- You contribute professionally, including in interprofessional reports, team meetings, and supervisions.
Profile
- You have completed a degree or training in occupational therapy (BSc, FH, HF).
- You have professional experience in the same or a comparable environment and ideally have clinical experience in the field of psychiatry.
- Preferably, you have experience in conducting therapeutic interventions with a focus on depression. Or you have a special interest in the topic and are open to further training in this area.
- In-depth knowledge of occupational therapy models and their assessments is desired.
- You think and act in a networked and systemic way, work innovatively, independently, and in a team-oriented manner.
Benefits
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Katja Scholze
Specialist and Team Leader Occupational and Ergotherapy