Specialist Psychologist in Neuropsychology / Assistant Psychologist in Advanced Training (EAN)

As part of the Neuro medical department, the University Clinic for Neurology is one of the three main strategic focuses of the Inselspital Bern and, with over 500 employees, the largest neurological clinic in Switzerland. The task of outpatient neuropsychology within the University Neurorehabilitation is the diagnosis and therapy of patients with acquired brain injuries of various aetiologies. To strengthen our outpatient neuropsychology team at the Inselspital location, Wilhelm-Fabry House, we are looking for a new team member.

What to expect

• Neuropsychological therapy following brain injuries and neurological diseases (coping with illness, acceptance therapy, vocational reintegration)

• Planning and conducting neuropsychological diagnostics for questions following brain injuries and neurological diseases

• Written reporting for referrers (behavioural observation and behavioural analysis as well as statements on therapy content, work ability and driving suitability)

• Close interdisciplinary collaboration with other specialist areas (occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy, medical staff)

• Advising patients and relatives about brain injury- or disease-related deficits and therapies to be carried out

• Active participation in staff training sessions conveying neuropsychological basics, diagnostics and therapy methods

What you bring

• Master's degree in Psychology as well as specialist title in Neuropsychology FSP or EAN or an equivalent training from another country (if the specialist title is not yet available, advanced training is required in any case)
• Experience with neurological patients is essential, as well as experience in the field of neurorehabilitation is an advantage
• Responsible, flexible and resilient personality with high social competence, enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration, therapeutic work (especially vocational reintegration) and interest in clinical work with neurological patients
• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form, good French and English skills in spoken language as well as profound user knowledge of MS Office

Our offer

• Challenging and varied work in the field of outpatient neuropsychology
• In addition to internal team supervision and intervision, there is a regular, also interdisciplinary, training and further education offer
• An experienced, motivated, collegial and interdisciplinary working team
• Opportunity to contribute your own ideas and help shape developments

Questions about the position?

Further information is gladly provided by Prof. Dr Penner, Iris-Katharina Head Psychologist

+41 31 63 2 97 51