Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich
Regensdorf
Milieu Therapist, fixed-term
- 29 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Temporary
- German (Intermediate)
- Regensdorf
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs
Correctional Services and Reintegration
Psychiatric-Psychological Service
Correctional Services and Reintegration
Regensdorf
By arrangement
We do what works.
Milieu Therapist, fixed-term
80 - 100%
In the area of inpatient adult forensic psychiatry (StEF), a multidisciplinary treatment team of around 25 people cares for clients with court-ordered inpatient measures according to Art. 59 of the Swiss Criminal Code. The offence-preventive psychotherapeutic treatment is embedded in a milieu therapeutic setting in the Forensic Psychiatric Department (FPA) at the Pöschwies Correctional Facility.
To strengthen our committed treatment team, we are looking for a motivated milieu therapeutic specialist. The position is limited to one year.
To strengthen our committed treatment team, we are looking for a motivated milieu therapeutic specialist. The position is limited to one year.
Your impact with us
- Key worker role with treatment planning and support of a pro-social and treatment-promoting milieu
- Development and implementation of individual case-related milieu therapeutic treatment measures considering the psychological and physical resources of the clients under measures
- Participation in ensuring and further developing reliable correctional-organisational and security-relevant processes in the FPA (e.g. ensuring hygiene, catering, laundry changes, sick notifications and mail)
- Planning, conducting and evaluating accompanied therapeutic outings and leaves with the clients under measures
Your profile
- Completed vocational training, ideally as a qualified nurse HF specialising in psychiatry
- Ideally experience in the penal system, especially in the areas of care as well as work and occupation
- Mature, resilient and conflict-capable personality with pronounced relational competence
- Strong team and communication skills as well as enjoyment of a trusting and constructive collaboration
- You are open to an interdisciplinary way of working and willing to learn continuously
- An impeccable reputation (no entries in the criminal record and no outstanding debts)
Your contacts
Any questions?
Christof Grütz
Team Leader StEF 2
+41 43 257 21 35
Christoph Rohletter
Overall Head of Milieu Therapy
+41 43 257 21 35
Team Leader StEF 2
+41 43 257 21 35
Christoph Rohletter
Overall Head of Milieu Therapy
+41 43 257 21 35
Michelle Richner
Recruitment & Assessment
+41 43 258 35 83
Recruitment & Assessment
+41 43 258 35 83
About us
The Psychiatric-Psychological Service (PPD) is one of 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 freedom. The treatment offerings range from court-ordered measures to therapies of basic psychiatric care.
We as employees of the PPD work interdisciplinarily and shape our clinical work with expertise and commitment.
With around 1400 employees, Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is the largest office within the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs and is responsible for penal and measure enforcement as well as for the implementation of various types of detention. Our employees from around 40 professions support and promote the reintegration of offenders and are committed effectively and progressively to a safe and just society.
We as employees of the PPD work interdisciplinarily and shape our clinical work with expertise and commitment.
With around 1400 employees, Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is the largest office within the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs and is responsible for penal and measure enforcement as well as for the implementation of various types of detention. Our employees from around 40 professions support and promote the reintegration of offenders and are committed effectively and progressively to a safe and just society.
We offer...
Staff restaurant
Freshly prepared menus daily in our own staff restaurant
Induction
A structured and personal induction for a successful start
Meaningful work
Meaningful work with real added value for society
Responsible role
The chance to take responsibility and help shape things
Good social benefits (pension fund)
An attractive pension fund with many options
Parking facilities
Parking facilities (subject to availability) directly at the workplace
Your application process
- Online assessment
- Initial interview
- Trial period
- Final decision
