Therapeutic Head of Geriatric Psychiatry (a)

About the job

Therapeutic Head of Geriatric Psychiatry (a)

80-100%

The Clinic for Geriatric Psychiatry has 17 inpatient treatment places for adults over 65 years. The open ward offers a structuring and activating environment to support and promote self-responsibility and self-healing powers. The interprofessional team consists of specialists in psychiatry, psychotherapy, nursing, social work, occupational therapy as well as body and art therapy.
We are an FMH recognised training centre for psychiatry and psychotherapy and have full training authorisation for the specialisations in geriatric psychiatry and psychotherapy (A2 inpatient and outpatient) and consultative and liaison psychiatry (A2).

We are looking for a immediate or by arrangement appointment for a

Area of Responsibility

  • You will jointly take over the therapeutic management of the open geriatric psychiatric ward with 17 treatment places together with the nursing ward management
  • You are responsible for the interdisciplinary therapeutic process from admission and therapy planning to aftercare planning and discharge of patients, coordinate treatments and supervise the treatment team, especially the case leaders
  • You will jointly take over the professional and personnel management of the interdisciplinary therapeutic team (psychological, medical) together with the clinic management
  • You develop the treatment concept further and implement it in everyday practice
  • You participate in the consultative care of hospital patients and in the integrated psychiatric emergency service

Profile

  • Federally recognised psychotherapy title (FSP or equivalent) or specialist title in clinical psychology
  • Interest in psychological and somatic aspects of mental health and enjoyment of interdisciplinary discourse with various medical specialties
  • Experience working with older people – ideally in an inpatient psychiatric setting
  • Enjoyment of therapeutic leadership responsibility and further development of treatment concepts
  • Team-oriented thinking and acting and active assumption of responsibility for the further development of our services and ensuring high-quality treatment
  • You present yourself confidently and communicate empathetically – with patients, relatives and within the team

Our Offer

Holidays

Special holiday plans? If the annual 25 to 32 days of holiday are not enough, the possibility of unpaid leave can be discussed with us. Our employees also receive an additional day off for their birthday!

Collective Labour Agreement

Our employment conditions are generally based on the collective labour agreement (GAV) for the staff of Bern hospitals and clinics.

Culinary

Our kitchens in Burgdorf and Langnau largely work with seasonal, healthy and local products. Employees benefit from a discount and can enjoy a varied buffet selection. Microwaves for self-brought food are also available.

Modern, Human, In the Midst

We want to be a modern employer towards our employees, create a good interpersonal atmosphere so that our employees always feel in the midst and comfortable.

Parking

Employees can use various parking spaces depending on the location. Access and billing are done via Parkingpay card.

Events

To promote our corporate culture, we give our employees a day off. Colleagues from different departments can participate in a ski, bike, motorbike, hiking, fun, Christmas market or culture day.

Discounts

On the intranet, our employees find information/links to numerous attractive offers and benefit from reduced prices, e.g. at the indoor pool, cinema, car or when purchasing in regional pharmacies.

Information

Dr Susan Fischer, Operational Head of Geriatric Psychiatry, +41 34 421 27 06

Contact

Nathalie Ansorge-Rebora
HRM

Address

Spital Emmental AG
HRM
3400 Burgdorf

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We are Modern – Human – In the Midst and look forward to everyone!

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