Assistant Physician, Centre for Depression, Anxiety Disorders and Psychotherapy
- 01 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich (PUK) is one of the leading psychiatric clinics in Switzerland. With over 2,500 employees, we are committed daily to the holistic treatment and care of people with mental illnesses. As a university hospital, we combine clinical expertise with research and teaching - in a working environment characterised by interdisciplinary collaboration, trust and personal responsibility.
For our psychotherapeutically oriented day clinic Lenggstrasse focusing on the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders at the Lenggstrasse location, we are looking for an
Assistant Physician, Centre for Depression, Anxiety Disorders and Psychotherapy
80% - 100%
Your Tasks
- Psychiatric-psychotherapeutic treatment of patients, especially with affective disorders and anxiety disorders, case management in the day clinic setting (partly also outpatient treatments)
- Psychotherapeutic individual and group therapies
- Continuation, quality assurance and expansion of the day clinic services
- Conducting preliminary interviews and developing assessments as part of programme evaluation
- Individual therapy planning and therapies, including documentation and reports
- Possibly supporting research projects in patient recruitment, implementation, data collection
- Work with patients is carried out under supervision or in collaboration with the senior physician and the lead psychologist as well as the responsible assistant physicians and psychologists.
Your Profile
- Medical licence; mandatory requirements: possession of the Swiss professional recognition MEBEKO = 1. Recognised diploma (no registration) & 2. MEBEKO German entry, to be submitted with the application
- Interest in further training to become a specialist FMH in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
- Started or completed training in psychotherapy
- Team and communication skills
- Patient orientation and openness to innovative treatment concepts
- Clinical experience as well as experience with psychotherapeutic treatments
- Research background is an advantage
Our Offer
- Observation period before potential employment
- Independent work in a specialised team with regular internal and external supervision
- An exciting field of activity with responsible and varied tasks
- Scope to contribute innovative ideas and actively shape processes
- Motivated, competent and collegial team
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive training offer in a stimulating university environment with good networking
- Opportunity for specialist training and potential development to FMH specialist in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
- Interest in scientific work and teaching is desired and encouraged
- Possibility to obtain the qualification certificate for interventional psychiatry
- Employment conditions according to the cantonal personnel law
- Attractive social benefits (coverage of 60% of pension fund contributions)
- Discounted shopping opportunities and sports offers, participation in the ZVV BonusPass/General subscription, staff restaurant with subsidised prices or lunch checks (depending on location), company-owned nursery and much more.
Contact:
For further information, please contact Dr med. (RUS) Liliia Akhmetova (Senior Physician a.i.), Tel. +41 58 384 26 33 or Dr phil. Johannes Vetter (Lead Psychologist), Tel. +41 58 384 33 71. We look forward to receiving your online application directly via our job portal, stating the desired period of employment.
For further information, please contact Dr med. (RUS) Liliia Akhmetova (Senior Physician a.i.), Tel. +41 58 384 26 33 or Dr phil. Johannes Vetter (Lead Psychologist), Tel. +41 58 384 33 71. We look forward to receiving your online application directly via our job portal, stating the desired period of employment.
We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
