Assistant Physician / Assistant Doctor in Old Age Psychiatry

University Clinic for Old Age Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

Old Age Psychiatry

immediately or by arrangement

Would you like to complete your psychiatric training in a versatile field where psychiatry, neurology and somatic medicine closely interact? At the Old Age Psychiatry department of the University Psychiatric Centre (UPZ) Bern, you will find a challenging and varied field of activity covering the entire spectrum of old age psychiatric disorders. The training position is recognised for the specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy as well as for the focus on old age psychiatry and old age psychotherapy; the training period can also be credited towards the focus on geriatrics. It is also suitable as an external year for general practitioners as well as for (re-)entrants from other specialties. With us, you benefit from first-class training and transparent salary policies. For a full-time position, the starting annual salary is CHF 94,185.- including the 13th monthly salary. Your commitment during training is rewarded annually with a 3% salary increase. Appropriate allowances are paid for irregular working hours. In addition, we support your professional development with CHF 4,800.- per year and 20 training days for a full-time position.

Your tasks

• You will learn the diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of old age psychiatric disorders
• You will take on increasing responsibility in the treatment and support of our patients under specialist supervision
• You will work at the interface of psychiatry, neurology and somatic medicine
• You will carry out psychiatric and somatic assessments and develop individual treatment approaches
• You will work closely with various specialist disciplines and professional groups and actively contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration
• You will expand your knowledge of modern and scientifically based methods of diagnosis and therapy
• You will benefit from structured training in an academic environment

Your profile

• You have completed a medical degree recognised in Switzerland or have the corresponding approval (MEBEKO recognition)
• You are interested in old age psychiatry and the professional interfaces between psychiatry, neurology and somatic medicine
• You want to further your training in an academic environment in modern and scientifically based methods of diagnosis and therapy
• You enjoy interdisciplinary work, are flexible and appreciate collaboration with various specialist disciplines and professional groups
• You are proactive, take responsibility and demonstrate a proactive working style
• You have good oral and written German skills (level C1)

Your contacts

Dr med Jacob Lahr

Jacob Lahr answers your specialist questions: T: +41 58 630 60 05

If you have questions about the application process, please contact

Yanis Emanuel Ryser

Email: bewerbungen@upd.ch T: +41 58 630 96 71

The UPZ

The University Psychiatric Centre Bern (UPZ) is the leading competence centre for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the capital region as a university clinic. It ensures psychiatric care in the canton of Bern along the entire care chain, from early detection through outpatient, day clinic and inpatient therapies to rehabilitation and forensics. With over 30 locations, the UPZ offers a comprehensive care network. In addition, the UPZ makes an important contribution in the areas of teaching, training and research.

Learn more

https://jobs.upz-bern.ch/de/warum-upz

Your workplace

Bolligenstrasse 111, 3000 Bern 60