Lead Psychologist-Psychotherapist for Child Guidance

A cantonal public law institution, the CNP is tasked with leading the health policy of the canton of Neuchâtel in the field of mental health, in collaboration with partner institutions. The CNP aims to rehabilitate patients suffering from mental disorders through the adoption of an integrated and community psychiatry model; it implements public policies for the promotion and prevention of mental health; it acts as a reference centre in the field of professional training and research in psychiatry.

The Department of Childhood and Adolescence is seeking, for its child guidance service, a:

Lead Psychologist-Psychotherapist for Child Guidance

50%

The Department of Childhood and Adolescence is responsible for the psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care of children and adolescents aged 0-18 years.

The child guidance consultation welcomes preschool and early school-age children (0 to 6 years), as well as parents and expectant parents. It is composed of a multidisciplinary team including psychologists and doctors. Close collaboration is carried out with colleagues from the hospital sector including maternity, specialised consultations of CNPea, and network partners.

As part of your role, you will be expected to:

• Conduct clinical assessments and establish therapeutic indications.
• Have mastery of psychological assessments for this population.
• Provide individual and family psychotherapeutic care.
• Work in a team, notably in pairs during crisis treatments.
• Participate in the implementation of group therapeutic services.
• Take part in multidisciplinary clinical reflection and development sessions.
• Supervise psychologists and assistant psychologists to train the next generation.
• Ensure the administrative management and follow-up of your clinical activity (report writing, patient file maintenance, service entry) and those of supervised collaborators.
• Ensure collaboration with the network.

The required skills for this position are as follows:

• Hold a master’s degree in psychology or an equivalent federally recognised qualification.
• Hold a federally recognised postgraduate qualification in psychotherapy of a recognised orientation (for at least 3 years).
• Have several years of experience as a psychologist-psychotherapist, with confirmed practice in individual and family psychotherapy.
• Have successfully supervised psychologist colleagues and demonstrate an interest in training the next generation and knowledge transfer.
• Desired knowledge and interest in the care of young children and issues related to parenting and perinatality.
• Have an interest in group therapy.
• Be able to work in a multidisciplinary team and collaborate effectively with the network.
• Demonstrate great adaptability and openness to change.
• Be autonomous, with a sense of initiative and responsibility.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical, synthesis, and organisational skills.
• Possess good listening skills, interpersonal skills, as well as a taste for pedagogy and creativity in problem-solving.
• Master the French language and common IT tools.
• Know the organisation of the Swiss and cantonal health system.

Start date: 1 January 2027 or to be agreed

Workplace: CPCL site, Vieux-Châtel 20, 2000 Neuchâtel

Work rate: 50%

Contract type: Permanent contract (CDI)

Application deadline: 31 October 2026

Contact person: Mélanie Clavijo Béguelin, Head Psychologist of Department

Maureen Magnan, Sourcing and Recruitment Specialist

Complete application files (cover letter, CV, diplomas and work certificates) should be sent by application directly via Jobup.