Spital STS AG
Thun
Psychology Intern 20%
- 03 August 2026
- 20%
- Thun
Job summary
Join as a psychology intern in a supportive psychiatric team. Engage in meaningful group therapy sessions for depression patients.
Tasks
- Assist in the preparation and documentation of group therapy.
- Support group leaders during discussions and meetings.
- Gain insights into therapeutic tasks and patient interactions.
Skills
- Must be an advanced psychology student with a completed Bachelor's degree.
- Strong social competence and motivation to take responsibility.
- Reliable and self-directed working style.
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About the job
As a psychology intern in psychiatry, you will accompany the varied process of group therapy for patients with depression and support the group leader in preparation and follow-up, in indication and final discussions, as well as in documenting progress entries. You will gain insights into various therapeutic tasks of the Psychiatric Services Thun and collect valuable experience in dealing with people in challenging life situations. You will work in a professional and supportive environment.
If mutually interested and suitably qualified, the role can optionally be supplemented by working in the outpatient nursing groups "Dabeisein und Mitmachen" (Tuesday afternoon) and "Gesundes Genissen" (Friday afternoon). The employment percentage will be adjusted accordingly in this case.
Start date 1 December or by arrangement; working day Monday, fixed-term employment for at least 12 to a maximum of 15 months.
How to become part of our team
- Psychology student in advanced studies (at least a completed Bachelor’s degree is mandatory)
- Working day on Monday, possibly an additional working day
- You are socially competent, motivated and interested in taking responsibility under close professional supervision
- Reliable and independent working style
What awaits you
- A motivated, multiprofessional team consisting of psychologists, doctors as well as specialists from psychiatric nursing, social work and administration
- An open, employee-oriented collaboration and a friendly working atmosphere
- Remuneration according to cantonal guidelines
If you have any questions, Ms Sarah Wüthrich, Head of Group Therapy, is available by phone: +41 58 636 47 00.
A job with prospects in a unique natural and mountain region. At the Psychiatric Services, you will find not only a varied role in an interdisciplinary environment but also the possibility to choose additional holiday days. Are you looking for meaningful work? Then you are in the right place.