Psychotherapist in training (40% or 60%) - Job Posting

The EOC, the multi-site hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory for a total of 1,000 beds. The organization allows for an effective combination of local approach and overall vision, ensuring the population a comprehensive and accessible hospital offer, regardless of where the services are requested.

Thanks to the commitment and expertise of over 6,500 collaborators and their attention to human relationships, the EOC ensures quality healthcare by caring for over 41,000 inpatients per year and providing over 600,000 outpatient consultations.

The following position is aimed at candidates who wish to submit an unsolicited application as

Psychotherapist in training (40% or 60%)

Profile:

The internship is aimed at psychologists holding a master's degree or license who need to carry out clinical practice as a psychotherapist in training in view of completing the training aimed at obtaining the federal diploma of specialization in psychotherapy (PsiCo).

Necessary requirements

• master's degree, license, or diploma in psychology according to Art.2 LPPsi, or only for EU countries: foreign title + any state certification + recognition of the title by the Federal Office of Public Health PsiCo;
• be enrolled in a training program in psychotherapy provisionally or definitively accredited. Exceptions are possible for individuals residing in Switzerland who complete the entire training abroad but intend to return to Switzerland upon completion;
• enjoy a good reputation and possess the necessary mental and physical requirements for the profession;
• predisposition to human contact, motivation to work with patients, communication skills, relational skills, and flexibility;
• ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team;
• excellent knowledge of spoken and written Italian and possibly a second national language;
• essential knowledge of the main IT tools (Office package);
• knowledge of the territory and the socio-health network of the Canton of Ticino;
• permit for foreign citizens or alternatively a declaration issued by the regional service for foreigners certifying the pending application for the permit.

Start date: depending on service availability.

Notes:

candidates are asked to attach an updated curriculum vitae, a cover letter specifying the desired specialized training, enrollment in a psychotherapy training program, and any certificates from previous employers.

Applications from those who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered and will consequently be removed from our database.

The evaluation of applications will only be made in case of service needs.

As this is a position for unsolicited applications, no telephone information is provided. At a later stage, further documentation may be requested (e.g.: extract from the criminal record and self-certification of health status).