Psychologist I or Psychologist II part-time (50%), appointed (art. 15 and 16 LORD)

About the job

Class and annual salary (including 13th month):

Psychologist I

10 88'633.-- / 141'990.--

or

Psychologist II

9 83'633.-- / 133'310.--

Tasks:

• clinical consultation; training and supervision in nursing homes for caregivers
• psychodiagnostic and psychotherapeutic indication activities
• drafting reports on cases followed or assessed
• psychological and psychotherapeutic support activities including the work and updating of medical records and other registration and/or statistical tasks required
• within the activities of the team coordinated by the head medical officer and supervised by the coordinating psychologist and the head of the Psychology Service, the Psychologist I or Psychologist II is responsible for the consulting activity regarding their specific skills, at public, semi-public and private institutions and structures, and is responsible for the training and supervision of psychologists and psychotherapists in training and other staff

Requirements:

• diploma or license in psychology or bachelor+master obtained at a Swiss university or, if obtained at a foreign university, federal recognition of the diploma issued by the Commission of Psychological Professions PsiCo (according to art. 2 and 3 of the Federal Law on Psychological Professions (LPPsi))Diploma or license in psychology or bachelor+master obtained at a Swiss university or, if obtained at a foreign university, federal recognition of the diploma issued by the Commission of Psychological Professions PsiCo (according to art. 2 and 3 of the Federal Law on Psychological Professions (LPPsi))
• authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychologist active in the health sector
• authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychotherapist may be a preferential qualification
• experience in the psychogeriatric field (over 3 years) may be a preferential qualification
• ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, proactive attitude, adaptability, empathy and relational skills
• possess an adequate psycho-attitudinal profile for the exercise of the profession
• knowledge of the territory, social services and the social-health network of the Canton of Ticino
• perfect command of the Italian language and knowledge of another official language Authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychologist active in the health sector

Special remarks:

Candidates with psychologist title:

• candidates with a psychologist title, with recognition issued by the Commission of Psychological Professions (PsiCo) in case of foreign titles but not yet in possession of authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychologist active in the health sector, are granted 6 months from the appointment decision to obtain it
• candidates with a psychologist title obtained at a foreign university, but not yet in possession of recognition from the Commission of Psychological Professions (PsiCo), are granted 6 months from the appointment decision to obtain it together with authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychologist active in the health sector the actual start of the activity of the chosen candidate is subject to obtaining authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychologist active in the health sector. Failure to obtain the required qualifications within 6 months from the appointment decision will result in automatic forfeiture
• within 4 years from the start of activity it is necessary to obtain authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychotherapist. During this period the employment will be in the form of appointment (art. 15 and 16 LORD). Failure to obtain it will result in definitive termination of the employment relationship

Candidates with psychotherapist title:

• candidates with a psychotherapist title with recognition issued by the Commission of Psychological Professions (PsiCo) in case of foreign titles but not yet in possession of authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychotherapist, are granted 6 months from the appointment decision to obtain it
• candidates with a psychotherapist title but not yet in possession of recognition from the Commission of Psychological Professions (PsiCo), are granted 6 months from the appointment decision to obtain it together with authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychotherapist the actual start of the activity of the chosen candidate is subject to obtaining authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychotherapist. Failure to obtain the required qualifications within 6 months from the appointment decision will result in automatic forfeiture
• within 4 years from the start of activity it is necessary to obtain authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychologist active in the health sector. During this period the employment will be in the form of appointment (art. 15 and 16 LORD). Failure to obtain it will result in definitive termination of the employment relationship
• employment rate: 1 position at 50% appointed (art. 15 and 16 LORD) temporarily authorized until December 31, 2027
• workplace: Locarno
• availability of the candidate to work irregular shifts
• start date: to be defined
• the function of Psychologist I (class 10) can only be assigned to candidates with complete academic degrees: university license, degree, consecutive Bachelor + Master or university of applied sciences (Bachelor + Master 270/300 ECTS credits) and who have at least 15 years of professional experience in the required field
• the function of Psychologist II (class 9) will be assigned to candidates with less than 15 years of professional experience in the required field and holding complete academic degrees: university license, degree, consecutive master or university of applied sciences (Bachelor + Master 270/300 ECTS credits)

Application conditions:

• applications must be submitted online. Other forms of application will not be considered valid
• in addition to the documents to be submitted at the time of the online application (cover letter and motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas, certificates and work attestations), further documentation may be requested later (criminal record with related self-certification and self-certification on health status)

Employment conditions:

• appointment or assignment: those provided by the Law on the organization of State employees and teachers of March 15, 1995 (LORD) and the related Regulation. Any changes in law concerning salary and organization are explicitly reserved
• working hours: 42 hours per week (for a 100% employment relationship), flexible or according to service needs

Deadline:

March 9, 2026

Further information can be obtained from Ms. Maria Chiara Ferrazzo Arcidiacono, Head of the Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy Service OSC, tel. 091.815 21 11.