Neuropsychologist
- 19 October 2026
- 40 – 80%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Zürich
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs
Correctional Services and Reintegration
Psychiatric-Psychological Service
Neuropsychologist
40 - 60%
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 office's employees, preventing recidivism and the successful social reintegration of offenders is 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 basic psychiatric care.
The Neuropsychology specialist service is being established and is developing into a central specialist unit for neuropsychological issues within the PPD.
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 basic psychiatric care.
The Neuropsychology specialist service is being established and is developing into a central specialist unit for neuropsychological issues within the PPD.
What appeals to you
- Independent planning, implementation 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
- Assuming professional and personnel leadership responsibilities if interested
Who you are
- You hold a federally recognised or equivalently recognised advanced training qualification in neuropsychology or the specialist title Specialist Psychologist for Neuropsychology FSP
- You have several years of practical experience in neuropsychological diagnostics and are familiar with the independent planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of neuropsychological assessments as well as the preparation of corresponding reports
- Experience in the diagnosis of ADHD and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is an advantage. Experience with neurofeedback is also welcome
- You work carefully and precisely and have a high standard in written reporting
- You are interested in neuropsychological issues in the forensic context and in working with offenders and enjoy interdisciplinary work
- You want to take responsibility and help shape the developing Neuropsychology specialist service professionally
What 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 further together
- Diverse training and development opportunities in a training centre for forensic psychiatry and psychotherapy recognised by the Swiss Institute for Medical Continuing and Further Education (SIWF) (Category A)
- A professional, structured working environment with a clear quality standard (ISO 9001:2015), regular evaluation and connection to practice-oriented research
