Co-Leadership of the Practice Position 50-70%

Employment level

 50-70%

Location

Fribourg, CH, Saane

Application deadline

31.08.2026

Start date of employment

 01.01.2027

Type of contract

Fixed-term contract

Appointing authority / Department / Institution

The University of Fribourg is an educational institution, research centre, employer and event organiser all in one. Its innovative strength makes it an important driver for the economic and cultural life of the region. As a magnet for students and researchers from across Switzerland and all over the world, the university has shaped the life of the bilingual city of Fribourg since its foundation in 1889.

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The state as an employer promotes the compatibility of work and private life and offers its employees a modern working environment and attractive working conditions. You can learn more on the following page .

The Psychotherapeutic Practice Position (PTPS) of the Department of Psychology at the University of Fribourg is looking for a committed individual for the Co-Leadership (20%). The leadership is shared in a co-leadership model with a second person and can be combined with clinical work as a psychotherapist at the PTPS (30–50%). The total employment level is thus 50–70%. In a university, interdisciplinary environment, you can expect a varied role with high professional quality and development opportunities.

Your tasks

Leadership & Organisation

• Co-responsibility for the operational and strategic leadership of the PTPS together with the co-leadership
• Ensuring smooth operations and further development of the organisational unit
• Management, promotion and development of employees

Professional leadership & training

• Training and supervision of psychotherapists in further education
• Professional responsibility for psychodiagnostics and report preparation
• Review of electronic patient records (Medi Online) maintained by psychotherapists
• Supervision and mentoring of interns within the framework of mandatory psychology internships

Quality & Administration

• Ensuring compliance with quality standards and legal requirements
• Monitoring correct billing processes
• Organisation and coordination of further training as well as planning of acquisitions (e.g. test materials, infrastructure)

Development & Networking

• Expansion of the evidence-based treatment offer
• Building and maintaining clinical and scientific networks

Research & Teaching

• Implementation and monitoring of research projects of the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
• Optional: Co-supervision of qualification theses

Desired profile

• Completed degree in psychology (Master) as well as a completed, federally recognised further education in psychotherapy with a focus on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for adults
• Several years of professional experience in the clinical field
• Leadership experience or willingness to take on leadership responsibility
• Experience in supervision, training or mentoring of employees is an advantage
• Strong team and communication skills
• Interest in shaping the further development of the area within the co-leadership team
• Structured and independent working style
• Very good German skills; French and/or English skills are an advantage

We offer

• A responsible and varied role in a co-leadership function in a university environment
• The possibility to combine the leadership role with clinical work as a psychotherapist at the PTPS (30–50%)
• Scope for design and active participation in the further development of the organisation
• A committed interdisciplinary team
• Attractive employment conditions
• Support for further training and education

Contact details

Dr Felicitas Forrer and Prof Dr Simone Munsch, ptps@hin.ch, T +41 26 300 76 55