Schaffhausen
Specialist Psychologist KJPD
- 05 October 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The Schaffhausen Hospitals include 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 basic care of the Schaffhausen region. Each year, we care for around 11,000 inpatients and 90,000 outpatients. Additionally, we are an important training centre in the canton.
Your know-how. Your ideas. Your contribution.
Accompany young people on their journey, discover their strengths and develop new perspectives together – that is exactly what we are about. As a psychologist, you will work from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service in a committed interdisciplinary team, take on responsibility and can specifically develop your professional skills.
The Schaffhausen Hospitals (SSH) ensure the basic child and adolescent psychiatric care in the canton of Schaffhausen. The Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service (KJPD) provides outpatient and day-clinic services for children, adolescents and their families on a public-law mandate.
Specialist Psychologist KJPD
What Awaits You
- You conduct psychological assessments and diagnostic examinations of children and adolescents and develop appropriate recommendations from these.
- You carry out psychological or psychotherapeutic interventions and support children, adolescents and their families in challenging life situations.
- You work closely with parents, schools, doctors and other specialist agencies and institutions.
- You actively contribute your professional perspective to the interdisciplinary team and participate in case discussions, supervision and the further development of our services.
- You prepare professionally sound reports and ensure careful, structured and comprehensible documentation.
What You Bring to Us
- You have a Master’s degree in Psychology and ideally a completed or advanced psychotherapeutic training with a focus on children and adolescents.
- You bring experience in psychological diagnostics and/or psychotherapy of children and adolescents.
- You approach children, adolescents and families with appreciation, empathy and on an equal footing and can build sustainable relationships even in demanding situations.
- You enjoy working interdisciplinarily, communicate openly and actively engage in professional discussions and joint solutions.
- You work independently, reliably and reflectively, enjoy professional development and have very good German language skills, both spoken and written.
- You are willing to help shape the KJPD of the Schaffhausen Hospitals together with our new Chief Physician KJPD.
Benefits
Family Friendliness
Do you want to balance family and work well? With our in-house nursery directly on the grounds of the Cantonal Hospital, we support you in achieving a healthy work-life balance that not only works but 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-month 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 able to do more, make more of a difference? 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, Acting Chief Physician KJPD
bernd.kraemer@spitaeler-sh.ch
