Assistant Psychologist 90% MST Child Protection

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Look forward to

• An exciting field of work in a small, manageable, interdisciplinary team
• A 5-day introductory seminar on the treatment method, advanced courses in child protection, trauma therapy and substance use therapy plus quarterly training sessions by our MST expert, as well as weekly individual and group supervision on site
• Attractive and contemporary employment conditions under the GAV (such as: minimum 30 days holiday/time off per year, above-average pension fund benefits: 2/3 of the pension fund savings contributions are covered by the employer, non-occupational accident insurance (contributions: employee 2/3, employer 1/3)
• Attractive and diverse further training programme (internal course programme, support for external further training, professional and leadership development)
• Exclusive fleet discounts with various vehicle manufacturers
• TNW network: U-subscription at a reduced price (job ticket)
• Free sports offerings within and outside the UPK campus (such as Pilates, Power Yoga, gym; discounted fitness centre offer)
• Various catering options directly on the UPK campus
• Beautiful park area, quiet working environment
• More at https://karriere.upk.ch/ihr-vorteil.html

The Clinic for Children and Adolescents (UPKKJ) is part of UPK Basel, which fulfils the care mandate for the canton of Basel-Stadt in outpatient and inpatient care. The tasks of UPKKJ include, in addition to university research and teaching, psychiatric and psychological diagnostics as well as the treatment of mental disorders in children and adolescents, taking into account their family and social environment.

Multisystemic Therapy in Child Protection (MST) is a manualised, evidence-based therapeutic approach for families under stress with children whose development and well-being are at risk. During the 9-month MST treatment, a diagnostic assessment of the children and adolescents takes place and the strengths and problem areas of the families are recorded anamnestically. Taking into account the families' social environment, they are intensively supported in their home environment through behavioural therapeutic and systemic interventions.

Fundamental treatment goals are to strengthen parental educational and relationship skills, improve communication, problem-solving and emotion regulation abilities of all involved, reduce psychological stress of all family members and activate social resources.

Assistant Psychologist 90% MST Child Protection

What to expect

• You support the therapists in the outreach MST treatment
• You conduct child and adolescent psychiatric/psychometric diagnostics, including writing assessment reports
• You conduct individual and family therapies under supervision
• You take on on-call duties (with background)

What distinguishes you

• You have a completed Master’s degree in Psychology
• Social, design and action competence, as well as creativity combined with groundedness and resilience
• You are interested in outreach work with children & adolescents in their families and environment and have the ability to follow the structured guidelines of the therapy programme
• Good English skills in spoken and written form, a category B driving licence and willingness to work flexible hours

The fixed-term position is available from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement.

Do you have questions? Feel free to contact us.

For questions, please contact Livia Voneschen, Daniela Jordi or Corinna Buderer, MST team leaders; telephone +41 61 325 80 50.

We look forward to your online application.

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