Dipl. Nursing Specialist HF / FH Psychotherapy Day Clinic PTK

University Clinic for Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

from 1 October 2026 or by arrangement

The Psychotherapy Day Clinic (PTK) of the University Psychiatric Centre (UPZ) offers specialised care for people experiencing psychological distress in difficult life circumstances. It is aimed at patients for whom outpatient therapy is insufficient but who do not require inpatient treatment. The PTK primarily treats people with depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, personality disorders, as well as post-traumatic stress disorders. The therapeutic work in the PTK is based on a multifaceted treatment concept that integratively combines different psychotherapeutic approaches as well as general disorder-specific effective factors of psychotherapy. The therapy programme includes elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and emotion-focused therapy. Treatment and care are provided by a dedicated, collegial team, which you are very welcome to join. The PTK also offers regular working hours during usual office times, providing you with a predictable working day.

Your tasks

• You ensure individual, professional nursing care and accompany our patients through complex recovery processes
• In acute crisis situations, you act confidently and with empathy – your calmness and expertise make the difference
• As a key contact person, you take responsibility for the entire nursing process and contribute significantly to continuity in therapy
• You lead patient groups such as mindfulness, emotion regulation, skills, sport, etc.
• In the interdisciplinary team, you work closely with professionals from various disciplines to achieve the best possible outcome for our patients and actively promote self-efficacy

Your profile

• You hold a diploma as a nursing specialist HF/FH and have essential experience in psychiatric nursing
• Your empathy and high level of expertise make you a valuable support for our patients and their relatives
• You remain calm and composed even in challenging situations, show initiative and take responsibility
• You appreciate teamwork and actively contribute your ideas – shared successes motivate you
• A careful, independent working style is natural to you, and you enjoy mastering everyday life with a healthy dose of humour
• You have completed DBT training or are willing to undertake such training

Your contacts

Nicole Lenz

Nicole Lenz answers your specialist questions: T: +41 58 630 84 11

For 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 further education, as well as research.

Learn more

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

Your workplace

Bolligenstrasse 111, 3000 Bern 60