Assistant Physician in Hospital Psychiatry

About the job

Company Description

Local facilities relying on multidisciplinary skills in the service of patients, Moutier Hospital and Saint-Imier Hospital offer high value-added activities in the somatic and mental health fields.

With nearly 1,200 employees, the hospitals and Medicentres of the Arc Network cover the medical needs of a population of more than 50,000 inhabitants and are characterised by their dynamism, excellent infrastructure, and constant concern to develop local and quality services.

We are looking for an assistant physician to join our hospital psychiatry team of the ARC Network in Switzerland. In this full-time role, you will work in collaboration with psychiatrists and other health professionals to provide high-quality psychiatric care to our patients in a hospital setting.

Job Description

• Conduct psychiatric assessments of patients
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the psychiatric team.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications under the supervision of a physician
• Participate in the hospital service's continuity of care system
• Intervene in crisis situations and provide emergency psychiatric care, if necessary
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care
• Maintain accurate and detailed electronic medical records
• Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment options
• Participate in the development and implementation of hospital psychiatric protocols and procedures
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Possession of a medical degree or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Federal Commission of Medical Professions (MEBEKO) is mandatory.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team is essential.
• A strong commitment to medical training and knowledge dissemination is required.
• Proficiency in French at a minimum B2 level is necessary.

Additional Information

• A dynamic and constantly evolving work environment
• A highly qualified multidisciplinary team and state-of-the-art technical platform
• Professional supervision and career development prospects
• Continuous training supported by the institution

Our institution promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applications from both female and male candidates are encouraged.