Psychologist - psychotherapist - 40%

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The position is attached to the Department of Rehabilitation and Geriatrics and the Department of Clinical Neurosciences .

With nearly 1,500 employees, the Department of Rehabilitation and Geriatrics (DRG) is a medical centre focused on the elderly and is spread over 5 sites: Trois-Chêne, Loëx, Bellerive, Beau-Séjour and Joli-Mont. It manages acute situations, notably through the emergency services of the Trois-Chêne Hospital, age-specific problems, medical rehabilitation and palliative care.

The Department of Clinical Neurosciences provides care to patients of all ages, children and adults, suffering from neurosurgical, neurological, ophthalmological and otorhinolaryngological pathologies. Care is adapted to the needs and difficulties of the patient, from the most acute sectors (intermediate care units) to rehabilitation sectors (neurorehabilitation). The Neurorehabilitation Service of the Geneva University Hospitals specialises in the rehabilitation of adult patients suffering from the consequences of acquired brain injury (vascular, traumatic or other).

The objective is to provide psychotherapeutic care to brain-injured patients during their hospitalisation. To interact with the Liaison Psychiatry and Crisis Intervention Service. To intervene with patients' families and care teams with the aim of informing and coordinating the psychotherapeutic approach.

Within the framework of this position, you will provide psychotherapeutic care to brain-injured patients during their hospitalisation, taking into account their psychological needs and clinical situation.

You will work closely with the Liaison Psychiatry and Crisis Intervention Service to ensure interdisciplinary and coordinated care.

You will also work with the families of the patients, as well as with the care teams, with a view to information, support and coordination of the psychotherapeutic approach.

You hold a university degree in psychology.

You have postgraduate training in psychotherapy, ongoing or completed, ideally with a cognitive-behavioural and/or systemic orientation.

You have knowledge in supervising groups of caregivers.

Knowledge in neuropsychological diagnosis is an asset.

You have solid experience in the diagnosis, interpretation and management of psychiatric disorders, notably mood disorders, anxiety, addictions and behavioural disorders. You also have professional experience with adult brain-injured patients presenting various cognitive disorders.

Autonomous and organised, you know how to manage stressful situations calmly and effectively. Available and flexible, you know how to manage priorities and adapt to different situations. You appreciate working within a multidisciplinary team and know how to integrate into an interprofessional dynamic. You have good summarising skills and know how to convey information clearly and appropriately to patients as well as to various health professionals.

• Start date: 1 November 2026 or to be discussed
• Number of positions: 1
• Work rate: 40%
• Job grade: 18 or 20
• Contract: permanent
• Application deadline: 28.10.2026
• Information request: Prof. R. Ptak, unit psychologist in charge, tel. 022 372 35 24 or 079 553 38 45

Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Wishing to commit to the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourage applications coming from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.