CHUV - Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Lausanne
Lausanne
Psychologist at the Interdisciplinary Adolescent Health Division
- 24 June 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Lausanne
Job summary
Join the DISA at CHUV as a psychologist focused on adolescent health. This role offers a collaborative environment and competitive benefits.
Tasks
- Conduct psychological assessments for adolescents aged 12-20.
- Collaborate with medical professionals for holistic care.
- Facilitate connections with mental health resources.
Skills
- Master's in psychology with specialization in psychotherapy required.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills essential.
- Fluent in French (C1 level for non-native speakers).
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About the job
Psychosocial
Psychologist at the Interdisciplinary Adolescent Health Division
The Interdisciplinary Adolescent Health Division (DISA) is seeking a psychologist for a 40% workload.
Context
The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the 5 Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research, and education.
The Woman-Mother-Child Department (DFME) brings together the Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Neonatology, Paediatrics, Paediatric Surgery services and the Interdisciplinary Adolescent Health Division. More than 1,500 professionals work daily to care for women and children from birth to adolescence.
The Interdisciplinary Adolescent Health Division (DISA) is a somatic and interdisciplinary consultation service for young people aged 12 to 20, presenting various health issues: overall health, sexual health, eating disorders, functional disorders, gender diversity, etc.
Mission
- You collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and ensure the psychological and psychosocial assessment of adolescents as well as the implementation of appropriate care for the general consultation
- You conduct joint interviews with DISA doctors, as well as family or individual interviews depending on the situation
- You ensure orientation and connection with the mental health network
- You participate in the weekly clinical meeting on Mondays (mandatory attendance) and ideally also consult on Fridays
- Depending on the profile, there is a possibility in the medium or long term to evolve towards team management and clinical expertise tasks.
Profile
- You hold a master’s degree in psychology (or bachelor’s) and are recognised as a specialist psychologist in psychotherapy by the FOPH
- You have proven experience in adolescent and young adult psychopathology
- You are comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate excellent communication skills
- You have a perfect command of French (level C1 certified for non-French speakers)
The salary scale will be between 10 and 12, depending on the candidate’s profile.
We offer
Becoming a collaborator at the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:
- First-class social benefits, 20 days paternity leave and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
- Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
- A 13th month salary and 25 days of holiday per year
- A right to a minimum of three training days per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Centre and partner training centres of the State of Vaud
- Social, cultural and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
- Benefits offered within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
- Hotel-quality staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.
Contact and application submission
Contact for information about the position: Ms Sophie Vust, psychologist, tel.: 021 314 37 60.
As all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the advertisement.
If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, please contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70.
As part of the recruitment process for this position, if hired, you will be required to provide an original criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas and an identity document.
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