Schaffhausen
Psychologist KJPD
- 05 October 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The Hospitals of Schaffhausen include the Cantonal Hospital, the Psychiatric Services, the Radiology and Cardiology Posthof Neuhausen practices, as well as the Neurology Practice Schaffhausen Centre. With over 1,700 employees, we ensure the extended medical and nursing basic care of the Schaffhausen region. Annually, we care for approximately 11,000 inpatients and 90,000 outpatients. Additionally, we are an important training institution in the canton.
Your know-how. Your ideas. Your contribution. Accompany young people on their path, develop new perspectives and contribute to a committed interdisciplinary team. From 1 January 2027 or by arrangement. Develop yourself further with us!
The Hospitals of Schaffhausen (SSH) ensure the basic child and adolescent psychiatric care in the canton of Schaffhausen. The Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service (KJPD) provides outpatient and day-clinic services for children, adolescents and their families under public law mandate.
Psychologist KJPD
What Awaits You
- You conduct psychological assessments and diagnostic examinations with children and adolescents and contribute to a well-founded evaluation of the individual situation.
- You take on psychological interventions and support children, adolescents and their caregivers in dealing with psychological and psychosocial challenges.
- You deepen your diagnostic and therapeutic skills and receive professional guidance, supervision and support in your further development.
- You work closely with the interdisciplinary team as well as with parents, schools, doctors and other specialist agencies.
- You actively contribute to the team, participate in case discussions and ensure careful documentation and reporting.
What You Bring to Us
- You have a master’s degree in psychology or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- You enjoy working with children, adolescents and families and want to further develop your professional future in the child and adolescent psychiatric or psychotherapeutic field.
- You approach young people and their caregivers with empathy, appreciation and on an equal footing.
- You enjoy interdisciplinary work, are open to different perspectives and actively engage in collaboration.
- You work reliably, independently and reflectively, are willing to learn and open to professional guidance and supervision.
- You are ready to help shape the KJPD of the Hospitals of Schaffhausen together with our new Chief Physician KJPD.
Benefits
Family Friendliness
Do you want to balance family and work well? With our in-house nursery directly on the grounds of the Cantonal Hospital, we support you in achieving a healthy work-life balance that not only works but also feels good.
Work-Life Balance
Your life is diverse and we understand that. Whether part-time, job sharing (also in leadership positions), extended maternity leave, unpaid leave or additional holidays instead of a 13th monthly salary: we create flexible solutions with you.
Pension Benefits
We think ahead with you. With an employer contribution of 60% to pension fund contributions, we already provide for your future today so that you are well secured in retirement and your quality of life is maintained.
Accommodation
Are you new to Schaffhausen or need temporary accommodation? No problem. We provide furnished rooms if needed, uncomplicated, close to the workplace and perfect for your start.
Employee Parking & REKA Vouchers
You can reach us easily by bus, train or car. Numerous employee parking spaces are available near the hospital at attractive conditions. Public transport instead of a car? We think that’s great and reward you with REKA vouchers with up to 20% discount.
Further Training
Do you want to know more, be more capable, make more impact? We offer you a variety of internal training opportunities for your next step, your thirst for knowledge and your personal development.
Questions about the Application
Stefan Herberich
Deputy Head HRM / Head HR Consulting
stefan.herberich@spitaeler-sh.ch
Questions about the Position
PD Dr. med. Bernd Krämer
Chief Physician Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Acting Chief Physician KJPD
bernd.kraemer@spitaeler-sh.ch
