Luzerner Psychiatrie AG
St. Urban
9 hours ago
Social Worker 60-100% (m/f/d)
- 16 April 2026
- 60 – 100%
- St. Urban
Job summary
Luzerner Psychiatrie AG is a teaching hospital affiliated with University Lucerne. Join a diverse team committed to patient well-being.
Tasks
- Conduct social assessments and determine support needs for patients.
- Advise patients on personal, educational, legal, and financial matters.
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and external professionals.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work, with a focus on social assistance preferred.
- Experience in psychiatric settings is a plus.
- Strong flexibility, independence, and creativity in daily tasks.
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About the job
Luzerner Psychiatrie AG is a teaching hospital of the University of Lucerne and is represented with its services at various locations in the canton of Lucerne and in Sarnen, canton of Obwalden. Over 1600 employees from various professional groups and specialist areas are committed to the well-being of patients in a humane and competent manner. The services are aimed at children, adolescents, and adults up to old age.
Social Worker 60-100% (m/f/d)
Your Tasks
- Social anamnesis clarifications and formulation of social support needs within the framework of inpatient stay in the acute ward
- Advice and support for patients and their reference persons in personal, educational, professional, legal, and financial matters as well as organization of follow-up solutions in the areas of education & work, housing, and daily structure
- Coordination and exchange within the interdisciplinary team and with external specialists and institutions
Your Profile
- Tertiary degree in Social Work, with a focus on social work studies
- Professional experience in psychiatry is an advantage
- Solution- and life-world-oriented attitude and working method
- High flexibility, independence, and creativity in everyday work
Benefits
- Varied and challenging activity in a collegial team
- Interesting working environment in exchange with other social workers as well as an interdisciplinary team within the clinic
- At least 5 weeks of vacation, loyalty day from the 3rd year of service, and possibility of unpaid leave
- Generous training and further education opportunities
Contact
Would you like detailed information about this position? Matthias Aurin, Chief Physician, looks forward to your contact at matthias.aurin@lups.ch or T 058 856 54 15
About Luzerner Psychiatrie AG
Luzerner Psychiatrie AG is a teaching hospital of the University of Lucerne and is represented with its services at various locations in the canton of Lucerne and in Sarnen, canton of Obwalden. Over 1600 employees from various professional groups and specialist areas are committed to the well-being of patients in a humane and competent manner. The services are aimed at children, adolescents, and adults up to old age.
