Pistor AG
Zürich
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Assistant Physician (First Psychoses)
- 12 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich supports individuals with mental illness. Join a dynamic workplace fostering innovation and collaboration.
Tasks
- Conduct outpatient treatments individually and in groups.
- Perform diagnostic assessments and case management.
- Prepare reports for insurance and authorities.
Skills
- Medical degree with Swiss recognition and 2 years experience.
- Advanced psychotherapy training and interest in psychosis.
- Willingness to conduct therapy in English.
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About the job
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich treats and cares for mentally ill people of all ages. The over 2500 employees from 55 different professions contribute in interdisciplinary teams to the holistic care of patients, from diagnosis through therapy to aftercare. Our work is based on mutual trust and personal responsibility, and together we promote an innovative corporate culture. As a university hospital, we are successfully involved in national and international research projects.
Assistant Physician (First Psychoses)
80% - 100%
As the leading clinic for adult psychiatry and psychotherapy in Switzerland, we not only fulfill the care mandate of the canton of Zurich but also act as a university institution with research and teaching assignments from the University of Zurich. At 8 locations, including five clinical facilities and a research center, over 1000 dedicated employees create a versatile and dynamic working environment. Here you have the opportunity to actively contribute to a significant institution.
The Center for Acute Psychiatric Disorders is embedded in the clinical care and university research structures of adult psychiatry and psychotherapy (Director: Prof. Dr. med. Erich Seifritz). It offers differentiated diagnostics and treatment for people with psychiatric disorders.
For our multiprofessional treatment team of the Zurich First Psychosis Network (ZEN) department at the outpatient location Thurgauerstrasse 36/38 in Zurich, we are looking for a position starting April 1, 2026, or by arrangement
Your tasks
- Conducting outpatient patient treatments in individual and group settings as part of a specialized treatment team under medical team leadership
- Diagnostic assessments
- Case management and documentation
- Reports and statements for insurance companies and authorities
Your profile
- Medical license (mandatory requirements: possession of the Swiss professional recognition MEBEKO = 1. Recognized diploma (no registration) & 2. MEBEKO German entry, to be submitted with the application)
- At least 2 years of professional experience
- Advanced psychotherapy training
- Interest in working with patients with psychotic disorders
- Willingness to conduct individual and group therapies also in English
Our offer
- Observation before potential employment
- Independent work in a specialized team with regular internal and external supervision
- Specialized, responsible activity in the field of early detection and integrated treatment of psychoses
- Scope to contribute innovative ideas and actively shape processes
- Committed, interdisciplinary team with high professional expertise in the field of first and early psychoses
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Structured internal and external training and supervision offers in the field of first and early psychoses, as well as in the specialized setting of adult psychiatry
- Comprehensive training offer in a stimulating university environment with good networking
- Employment conditions according to the cantonal personnel law
- Attractive social benefits (coverage of 60% of pension fund contributions)
- Discounted shopping opportunities as well as sports offers, participation in the ZVV BonusPass/General subscription, staff restaurant with subsidized prices or lunch checks (location-dependent), company-owned daycare and much more
- Modern office facilities
Contact:
For further information, please contact PD Dr. med. Flurin Cathomas, Chief Physician / Deputy Center Director ZAPE, phone +41 58 384 34 35. We look forward to receiving your complete online application. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
For further information, please contact PD Dr. med. Flurin Cathomas, Chief Physician / Deputy Center Director ZAPE, phone +41 58 384 34 35. We look forward to receiving your complete online application. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
