Kanton Zürich
Zürich
PG - Assistant Psychologist 80 - 100%
- 22 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join JuWe, a leading institution in forensic psychotherapy and psychiatry, to help individuals reintegrate into society. Work in a supportive environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Conduct supervised psychological crisis interventions and therapy.
- Perform risk assessments and maintain thorough documentation.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners for effective treatment.
Skills
- You have a completed psychology degree and are pursuing psychotherapeutic training.
- Knowledge in psychopathology and diagnostics is essential.
- Strong social skills, responsibility, and resilience are crucial.
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About the job
PG - Assistant Psychologist 80 - 100%With around 1,400 employees, the Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is responsible for penal and measure enforcement as well as for the implementation of various types of detention. Our employees from around 40 professions support and promote the reintegration of offenders and are committed effectively and progressively to a safe and just society.
The Psychiatric-Psychological Service (PPD) is one of eight main departments of JuWe. As one of the largest institutions for forensic psychotherapy and psychiatry in Switzerland, it specialises in relapse-preventive treatment of violent and sexual offenders in custody and freedom. The treatment offerings range from court-ordered measures to therapies of basic psychiatric care.
In the area of adolescent forensics (AF), court-ordered therapies for adolescents and young adults according to Art. 61 StGB, 15.1 and 15.2 JStG are primarily carried out at the Measure Centre in Uitikon (MZU). Adolescent-specific, the state of personality development is taken into account in the offence-preventive psychotherapeutic treatment.
To strengthen the team, AF is looking for a
PG Psychologist 80 - 100% from 01.09.2026 or by arrangement
Your field of activity
- You conduct psychological crisis interventions as well as offence-oriented psychotherapeutic treatments in individual and group settings under supervision
- Supervised implementation of risk and therapy assessments as well as conducting introductory appointments
- You ensure professional documentation and reporting
- Close collaboration and cooperation with internal and external partners
- Participation in supervisions and internal training for continuous professional development
What you bring
- You have completed a degree in psychology and have already started your psychotherapeutic training. You are aiming for the federally recognised psychotherapy title
- You have basic knowledge of psychopathology and diagnostics
- You convince as a mature personality with high social competence, loyalty and sense of responsibility
- You are willing to take on professional responsibility and maintain your professional independence
- Even in demanding situations, you act calmly, resiliently and professionally
What is special about this position
- We offer you a varied activity in an interdisciplinary team with a professional and appreciative working environment
- You benefit from diverse insights into diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as well as attractive training and development opportunities at an SIWF-recognised training centre
Your application
Simply send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to getting to know you.
Do you have questions about the position? Flavia Barth, telephone +41 44 498 21 58 (Mon, Tue, Wed -) is your contact person.
Questions about the application process will be answered by the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 258 58 35.
JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton Zurich (zh.ch).
