Psychologist (M/F/X) Permanent Contract 60% to 80%

About the job

Driven by the values of fairness and respect, the Vernand Foundation - a non-profit organisation, recognised as being of public utility and founded in 1972 - is committed to serving over 600 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental disorders or autism spectrum disorders, in order to contribute to a more humane, inclusive society, open to difference and capable of adapting to the needs of each individual.

To contribute to our inclusive goals and ensure the well-being, health and quality of life of the pupils, we are looking for our schools located in the Lausanne region and in Cossonay a;

Psychologist (M/F/X) Permanent Contract 60% to 80%

We offer you:

• Responsibility for the psychological and relational follow-up of children within a multidisciplinary team.
• The possibility to carry out, individually or in groups, specific interventions with pupils to promote their development and their school and social integration.
• Work in partnership with families and all stakeholders.
• Participation in institutional projects, notably those related to school integration.
• A working environment adapted to the specific needs of the pupils.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A status according to the collective labour agreement for Social work.

We ask you:

• To hold a psychologist title recognised at the federal level or be in training to obtain it (a master’s degree in psychology, MAS or DESS would be an asset).
• A specialisation in clinical psychology and/or child-adolescent psychology.
• Knowledge and interest in ASD to provide differentiated and adapted support, to propose tools and intervention strategies to the various actors (pupil, family, team, network).
• Experience in classroom interventions, preferably with pupils with intellectual disabilities.
• The ability to work in partnership with families and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to adapt your behaviour, professional practices and approaches to critical situations.
• Good interpersonal skills and ease in writing. A sense of networking.
• Use of common IT tools (Word, Excel, Lotus).

Start date: To be agreed

Application deadline: 30 September 2026

If you are motivated to invest yourself with our pupils and to put your skills to good use to support them, we thank you for submitting your complete application directly via Jobup. We look forward to receiving your applications!