Psychologist I or Psychologist II, part-time (20%)

About the job

Class and annual salary (including 13th month):

Psychologist I

10 88'633.-- / 141'990.--

or

Psychologist II

9 83'633.-- / 133'310.--

Tasks:

• psychodiagnostic and psychotherapeutic indication activities
• writing reports on followed or expert cases
• psychological support activities including work and updating of medical records and other registration and/or statistical tasks required
• within the activities of the team coordinated and supervised by the head of service and the Head of the psychology and psychotherapy service, the Psychologist I or Psychologist II is responsible for consulting activities regarding their specific skills, at public, para-public and private entities and structures, and is responsible for the training and supervision of assistant psychologists

Requirements:

• diploma or license or bachelor + master in psychology obtained at a Swiss university or, if obtained at a foreign university, federal recognition of the diploma issued by the Psychological Professions Commission PsiCo (pursuant to art. 2 and 3 of the Federal Law on Psychological Professions (LPPsi))
• authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychologist active in the health sector (see special notes)
• authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychotherapist (see special notes)
• experience in the public psychiatric field (over 3 years) may be a preferential qualification
• ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, proactive attitude, adaptability, empathy and relational skills
• possess an adequate psycho-attitudinal profile for the exercise of the profession
• knowledge of the territory, social services and the social-health network of the Canton of Ticino

Special notes:

Candidates with psychologist title:

• candidates with a psychologist title, with recognition issued by the Psychological Professions Commission (PsiCo) in case of foreign titles but not yet in possession of authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychologist active in the health sector, are granted 6 months from the assignment decision to obtain it
• candidates with a psychologist title obtained at a foreign university, but not yet in possession of recognition from the Psychological Professions Commission (PsiCo), are granted 6 months from the assignment decision to obtain it together with authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychologist active in the health sector
• the actual start of activity of the selected candidate is subject to obtaining authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychologist active in the health sector. Failure to obtain the required qualifications within 6 months from the assignment decision will result in automatic forfeiture
• within 4 years from the start of activity it is necessary to obtain authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychotherapist. During this period the employment will be in the form of an assignment (art. 15 and 16 LORD). Failure to obtain it will result in definitive termination of the employment relationship

Candidates with psychotherapist title:

• candidates with a psychotherapist title with recognition issued by the Psychological Professions Commission (PsiCo) in case of foreign titles but not yet in possession of authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychotherapist, are granted 6 months from the assignment decision to obtain it
• candidates with a psychotherapist title but not yet in possession of recognition from the Psychological Professions Commission (PsiCo), are granted 6 months from the assignment decision to obtain it together with authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychotherapist
• the actual start of activity of the selected candidate is subject to obtaining authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychotherapist. Failure to obtain the required qualifications within 6 months from the assignment decision will result in automatic forfeiture
• within 4 years from the start of activity it is necessary to obtain authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychologist active in the health sector. During this period the employment will be in the form of an assignment (art. 15 and 16 LORD). Failure to obtain it will result in definitive termination of the employment relationship
• employment rate: 20% - assignment – utp temporarily authorized until 31.12.2027
• availability of the candidate to work irregular shifts
• workplace: Chiasso – CFA Pasture
• start date: to be defined
• the function of Psychologist I (class 10) can only be assigned to candidates holding complete academic degrees: university license, degree, consecutive Bachelor + Master or university professional school (Bachelor + Master 270/300 ECTS credits) and who have at least 15 years of professional experience in the required field
• the function of Psychologist II (class 9) will be assigned to candidates with less than 15 years of professional experience in the required field and holding complete academic degrees: university license, degree, consecutive master or university professional school (Bachelor + Master 270/300 ECTS credits)

Application conditions:

• applications must be submitted online. Other forms of application will not be considered valid
• in addition to the documents to be submitted at the time of online application (cover letter and motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas, certificates and work attestations), further documentation may be requested later (criminal record with related self-certification and health status self-certification)

Employment conditions:

• appointment or assignment: as provided by the Law on the organization of State employees and teachers of March 15, 1995 (LORD) and the related Regulation. Any changes in law concerning salary and organization are explicitly reserved
• working hours: 42 hours per week (for a 100% employment relationship), flexible or according to service needs

Deadline:

April 7, 2026

Further information can be obtained from Ms. Ferrazzo Arcidiacono Maria Chiara, Head of the Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy Service OSC, tel. 091 815 21 11