Psychotherapist
Job Title: Psychotherapist
Location: Montreux, Switzerland
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Psychotherapist to join our clients team in Switzerland. The successful candidate will work with individuals, couples, and families to address a wide range of psychological challenges, offering therapeutic interventions, and supporting clients in improving their mental health and well-being. If you have a passion for mental health and are ready to make a positive impact in a dynamic healthcare setting, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individual, group, and family therapy to clients with various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and more.
Conduct thorough assessments to develop personalized treatment plans.
Work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals.
Keep detailed client records in compliance with Swiss healthcare standards and regulations.
Support clients in crisis situations and provide emergency interventions when necessary.
Engage in continuous professional development and supervision as required.
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Psychotherapist Diploma: You must hold a recognized qualification in psychotherapy.
Recognition by PsyKo Switzerland: According to Swiss law, psychotherapists must meet the educational and professional criteria set by the PsyKo (Psychology Professions Act). You must have your foreign qualifications recognized by the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA), if applicable.
Licensing: Registration with a Swiss cantonal register is required for clinical practice.
Clinical Experience: Minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience in psychotherapy.
Language Skills: Proficiency in one of the official Swiss languages (German, French, Italian), with English being an advantage.
Work Permit: You must be eligible to work in Switzerland (EU/EFTA nationals or holding relevant Swiss permits).
Continuing Education: Commitment to ongoing professional development as mandated by Swiss law.
Desirable:
Experience working with different therapeutic models such as CBT, psychoanalysis, systemic therapy, or mindfulness-based approaches.
Experience in addictology.
Experience in crisis intervention and trauma therapy.
Knowledge of Swiss healthcare and insurance systems is a plus.
Why Work With Us?
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.
The chance to work in a country with one of the highest standards of healthcare in the world.
Important: All applicants must ensure they meet the qualifications and registration requirements set by PsyKo Switzerland to work as a psychologist or psychotherapist.
For further information please contact Senior Consultant Medical & Crossborder Business Nicolae-Ionut Baias 058 201 54 09
