Chief Consultant Psychiatrist

A cantonal public law institution, the CNP is tasked with leading the health policy of the canton of Neuchâtel in the field of mental health, in collaboration with partner institutions. The CNP aims to rehabilitate patients suffering from mental disorders by adopting a model of integrated and community psychiatry; it implements public policies for the promotion and prevention of mental health; it acts as a reference centre in the field of professional training and research in psychiatry.

The adult department is seeking, for its Outpatient Adult Psychiatry Assessment and Orientation Unit (UNEO), a:

Chief Consultant Psychiatrist

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The UNEO is the outpatient entry point of the adult CNP and aims to welcome people with psychological difficulties, offer them a first structured psychiatric assessment, develop with them a care plan and an orientation within the care pathway, including specialised care if required.

You hold a Swiss diploma or one recognised by MEBEKO. You have obtained the FMH title in psychiatry-psychotherapy (or at least the first part of the title in progress), and wish to join a recognised institution specialised in mental health? We welcome your application with pleasure and will treat it with complete confidentiality.

As part of your role you will be expected to:

• Develop and implement the directives and programmes necessary to the department’s objectives, and ensure the smooth running of clinical activities in a spirit of multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary approach and as part of a mobile team.
• Provide expertise and support to primary care, home care teams, as well as in collaboration with somatic care.
• Be able to provide specialised care and appropriate support outside the psychiatric hospital setting.
• Participate in the continuing education of teams to ensure a high level of competence, and contribute to the development and improvement of diagnostic and treatment methods.

The skills required for this position are as follows:

• At least 2 years’ experience in hospital and/or outpatient psychiatry
• Knowledge of the Neuchâtel or Swiss health network
• A spirit of interdisciplinary teamwork and networking
• Demonstrate leadership and planning skills
• Be capable of making decisions

Why join the CNP?

• A specialised clinical activity in complex and varied situations
• Participation in research and development projects in psychiatry
• An environment promoting continuing education and supervision
• A responsible position allowing active contribution to the development of the unit
• An exceptional environment: Neuchâtel offers a unique quality of life, between lake and mountains, ideal for families and nature lovers.
• The CNP provides financial and logistical support in case of relocation to the canton (subject to conditions).

Start date: 1 January 2027 or to be agreed

Workplace: Préfargier site, Marin-Epagnier

Contract type: permanent contract

Information: Afrore Qorolli, Deputy Doctor

Marie Leclerc, Sourcing and Recruitment Manager

Complete application files (cover letter, CV, diploma and work certificates) should be sent by email to marie.leclerc@cnp.ch or directly via Jobup