Master's Internship Psychology

University Clinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

from 1 August 2027 or by arrangement (limited until 31 July 2028)

Would you like to apply your theoretical knowledge from your psychology studies in practical work and get to know a specific therapy concept? The University Clinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy offers you an attractive opportunity for your master's internship on the NEPTUN ward! An exciting activity awaits you with a focus on working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The NEPTUN ward offers a unique support programme for toddlers aged 2 to 4 years within the framework of the ASD-IFI programme (autism-specific intensive early intervention). The programme, which works according to the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), teaches essential everyday skills and promotes social interactions. Parents are also comprehensively supported and receive targeted strategies to promote their child.

Your tasks

• You will be trained in the ESDM concept and apply it practically
• You accompany children and promote their social and communicative skills through playful, individually tailored methods
• You work in a multiprofessional team of experts in psychology, education and medicine
• Your practical trainer will support you throughout the internship and ensure you are optimally supervised

Your profile

• You are studying psychology and want to gain one year of practical experience
• You bring joy of play, independence and willingness to learn
• You are resilient and willing to engage intensively with our patients and their family systems
• You have very good German language skills, both spoken and written

Your contacts

Silja Wirth

Silja Wirth answers your specialist questions: T: +41 58 630 72 46

If you have questions about the application process, please contact

Nicole Portner

Email: bewerbungen@upz-bern.ch T: +41 58 630 96 71

The UPZ

The University Psychiatric Centre Bern (UPZ) is the leading competence centre for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the capital region as a university clinic. It ensures psychiatric care in the canton of Bern along the entire care chain, from early detection through outpatient, day clinic and inpatient therapies to rehabilitation and forensics. With over 30 locations, the UPZ offers a comprehensive care network. In addition, the UPZ makes an important contribution in the areas of teaching, training and research.

Learn more

https://jobs.upz-bern.ch/de/warum-upz

Your workplace

Nussbaumstrasse 25, 3006 Bern