Burgdorf
Psychiatric Specialist - Triage / Emergency (a)
- 16 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Psychiatric Specialist - Triage / Emergency (a)
80-100%
The Central Triage and Emergency form the gateway to our psychiatric services. Here we support people in psychological crises, advise relatives as well as professionals, and ensure appropriate and timely further treatment through a well-founded assessment. Those working in this area take on a responsible and varied role at a central interface of psychiatric care.
Immediate start or by arrangement, we are looking for you as
Area of Responsibility
You bring calm and structure to dynamic situations, prioritise confidently and act with professional expertise. In exchange with doctors, nursing staff, social services and partners in the network, you shape initial contacts reliably and appreciatively, even when things need to move quickly.
- Telephone and personal initial contacts as well as advice for those affected, relatives and professionals
- Independent conduct of initial assessments, emergency discussions and crisis interventions – if necessary also outreach
- Triage into the services of the Psychiatric Service as well as organisation of appropriate and sustainable further treatment
- Active networking and collaboration with referrers, authorities and other partners in the psychosocial care system in the Emmental
Profile
- Completed Master’s degree in Psychology or completed training as a Psychiatric Nursing Specialist HF/FH
- At least one year of professional experience in psychiatry, preferably in an inpatient setting
- High degree of independence as well as the ability to prioritise confidently and make responsible decisions in complex and dynamic situations
- Strong reflective ability, combined with the willingness to continuously develop one’s own actions and to contribute constructively in interprofessional exchange
- Team-oriented personality with enjoyment of interprofessional collaboration and an appreciative approach to patients, relatives and network partners
- Good oral and written communication skills as well as confident presence in demanding conversation situations
- Recovery-oriented basic attitude and interest in networked, systemic collaboration
Our Offer
Looking to progress? We need and support open and eager-to-learn employees. We are open to discussing future plans and wishes.
Special holiday plans? If the annual 25 to 32 days of holiday are not enough, the possibility of unpaid leave can be discussed with us. Our employees also receive an additional day off for their birthday!
Our employment conditions are generally based on the collective labour agreement (GAV) for staff of Bernese hospitals and clinics.
Our kitchens in Burgdorf and Langnau largely work with seasonal, healthy and local products. Employees benefit from a discount and can enjoy a varied buffet selection. Microwaves for self-brought meals are also available.
We want to be a modern employer towards our employees, create a good interpersonal atmosphere so that our employees always feel in the midst and comfortable.
Employees can use various parking spaces depending on the location. Access and billing are via Parkingpay card.
On the intranet, our employees find information/links to numerous attractive offers and benefit from reduced prices, e.g. at the indoor swimming pool, cinema, car or when purchasing at regional pharmacies.
Information
For further information, please contact Beatrice Graf, Head of Psychiatry, phone: +41 34 421 27 48.
Contact
Nathalie Ansorge-Rebora
HRM
Address
Spital Emmental AG
HRM
3400 Burgdorf
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