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Psychotherapist with a Focus on Queer Health 80-100%
- 14 March 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join Checkpoint Zürich as a Psychotherapist in a supportive setting. Engage in meaningful work for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Tasks
- Provide psychotherapy to the LGBTQIA+ community in Zurich.
- Promote mental health awareness and support diversity initiatives.
- Collaborate with a dedicated team in a vibrant environment.
Skills
- Experience in psychotherapy with a focus on LGBTQIA+ issues.
- Empathy and understanding of diverse backgrounds.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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About the job
Would you like to commit yourself to the mental health of the LGBTQIA+ community and work in an open, supportive environment? For our Psychotherapy team, we are looking for you from 1 June 2026 or by arrangement: a dedicated and empathetic personality as a psychotherapist 60-100%.
Checkpoint Zurich is a health centre for queer people and one of the largest in Switzerland for HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and sexual health. With us, you can expect not only a meaningful activity in the heart of Zurich, right by the main station, but also a working environment that lives diversity and inclusion. You benefit from 6 weeks of holiday, 30 minutes of paid break daily, and above-average benefits with the pension fund. Above all, you will find a place with us where you can be who you are – and commit yourself with your work to an open and colourful diversity.
Checkpoint Zurich is a non-profit organisation with a special focus on public health. With around 30 employees, it is one of the largest health centres in Switzerland for men who have sex with men as well as trans people and other queer people. We offer comprehensive treatment in the fields of infectiology, general internal medicine, psychiatry, and psychotherapy. Our services cover prevention, counselling, testing, and treatment. In addition, various campaigns, mobile testing, and events are carried out. We accompany our clients respectfully and on an equal footing.
Work in our unique, colourful, and dynamic environment at Checkpoint Zurich and experience an inspiring working atmosphere. You can expect a workplace directly at Zurich main station as well as flexible working hours with the possibility to work until 8:30 pm. Friday is a fixed working day due to team planning. Become part of a strong team that supports you and achieves great things together! Further information about our benefits can be found here.
Questions? Dominique Emch, senior psychologist, is happy to answer any questions by email at dominique.emch@cpzh.ch.
Checkpoint is supported by the two organisations Sexual Health Zurich and Arud Centre for Addiction Medicine.
