Psychotherapist with a Focus on Queer Health 60-100%

About the job

Your tasks

• Conducting psychotherapeutic assessments and treatments for gay, queer, and trans people with complex psychological and psychosocial issues
• Individual psychotherapeutic support with queer-affirmative and trauma-sensitive approaches
  
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with doctors, nursing staff, social counselling, and other professionals at the Checkpoint
  
• Participation in case discussions and joint treatment planning within the interprofessional team
  
• Involvement in projects and the further development of services in the area of Queer Health at the Checkpoint

What you bring

• Completed Master’s degree in Psychology as well as a federally recognised psychotherapy qualification (completed or very advanced training)
• Strong openness, sensitivity, and genuine interest in diverse life realities, especially in the context of different sexual orientations and gender identities
  
• Ideally experience working with queer clients or strong motivation to deepen knowledge in topics such as trans health and sexualised substance use
  
• Independent and responsible working style, high communication skills as well as resilience and flexibility in everyday work
  
• Enjoyment of direct contact with a diverse community

What you can expect from us

Work in our unique, colourful, and dynamic environment at Checkpoint Zurich and experience an inspiring working atmosphere. You will have a workplace directly at Zurich main station as well as flexible working hours with the possibility to work evenings until 8:30 pm. Friday is a fixed working day due to team planning. Become part of a strong team that supports you and achieves great things together! More information about our benefits can be found here .

Apply in under 1 minute and become part of our team!

Questions? Dominique Emch, Senior Psychologist, is happy to answer any questions by email at dominique.emch@cpzh.ch.

The Checkpoint is supported by the two organisations Sexual Health Zurich and Arud Centre for Addiction Medicine.