Schaffhausen
Consultant Psychiatrist or Senior Consultant Psychiatrist in Consultation Psychiatry
- 24 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Spitäler Schaffhausen comprises the Cantonal Hospital, the Psychiatric Services, the Radiology and Cardiology Posthof Neuhausen practices, as well as the Neurology Practice Schaffhausen Centre. With over 1,700 employees, we ensure the extended medical and nursing primary care of the Schaffhausen region. Annually, we care for approximately 11,000 inpatients and 90,000 outpatients. Additionally, we are an important training institution in the canton.
The Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at Spitäler Schaffhausen is expanding its psychiatric care services in cooperation with the Canton of Schaffhausen and is establishing a consultation psychiatric service for institutions with psychiatric support needs. To strengthen our team, we are seeking from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement a committed consultant psychiatrist or senior consultant psychiatrist for psychiatry and psychotherapy with a workload of 60-100%, who enjoys a varied, independent and networked role.
The Breitenau Psychiatric Centre, alongside the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service and the Cantonal Hospital, is one of several locations of Spitäler Schaffhausen. The Breitenau Psychiatric Centre in the Breite district of Schaffhausen consists of the Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy with its inpatient, day clinic and outpatient treatment services as well as long-term psychiatry.
Consultant Psychiatrist or Senior Consultant Psychiatrist in Consultation Psychiatry
What Awaits You
- Consultation psychiatric care and advice for institutions in the Canton of Schaffhausen
- Psychiatric assessments as well as diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations for complex issues
- Support for facilities for people with disabilities, residential homes, social psychiatric institutions and other institutions with psychiatric care needs
- Participation in crisis interventions and interprofessional case discussions
- Advice and support for care teams as well as collaboration with general practitioners, specialist doctors and other network partners
- Promotion of needs-based, local psychiatric care in the Canton of Schaffhausen
- Contribution to the further development of the consultation psychiatric service
What You Bring to Us
- Specialist title in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (FMH or recognised equivalent qualification)
- Alternatively, advanced training suitable for employment as a senior consultant
- Several years of clinical experience in adult psychiatry; experience in consultation psychiatry is an advantage
- Enjoyment of independent work as well as interprofessional collaboration
- High social competence, strong communication skills and solution-oriented working style
- Interest in innovative care models and networked collaboration
- Category B driving licence is an advantage
Benefits
Family Friendliness
Do you want to balance family and work well? With our in-house nursery directly on the Cantonal Hospital site, we support you in achieving a healthy work-life balance that not only works but also feels good.
Work-Life Balance
Your life is diverse and we understand that. Whether part-time, job sharing (also in leadership positions), extended maternity leave, unpaid leave or additional holidays instead of a 13th monthly salary: we create flexible solutions with you.
Pension Benefits
We think ahead with you. With an employer contribution of 60% to pension fund contributions, we already provide for your future today so that you are well secured in retirement and your quality of life is maintained.
Accommodation
Are you new to Schaffhausen or need temporary accommodation? No problem. We provide furnished rooms if needed, uncomplicated, close to the workplace and perfect for your start.
Employee Parking & REKA Vouchers
You can reach us easily by bus, train or car. Numerous employee parking spaces are available near the hospital at attractive conditions. Public transport instead of a car? We think that’s great and reward you with REKA vouchers with up to 20% discount.
Further Training
Do you want to know more, be more capable, make more impact? We offer you a variety of internal training opportunities for your next step, your thirst for knowledge and your personal development.
Questions about the Application
Stefan Herberich
Deputy Head HRM / Head HR Consulting
stefan.herberich@spitaeler-sh.ch
Questions about the Position
PD Dr. med. Bernd Krämer
Chief Physician Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
bernd.kraemer@spitaeler-sh.ch
