Psychologist I or Psychologist II part-time (30% - 40%)

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:

• perform psychodiagnostic and psychotherapeutic indication activities aimed at assessing psychological functioning and guiding patient care
• carry out psychological and/or psychotherapeutic support activities both individually and in groups, if necessary in collaboration with doctors, nurses, educators, social workers, and social assistants, for patients, following the therapeutic plan and implementing it within the scope of professional competence
• be responsible for drafting reports on cases followed or assessed
• ensure the updating of medical records and other registration and/or statistical tasks as required, as well as the correct completion of services and management of the billing process
• provide consultation regarding specific competencies at institutions, institutes, and structures, whether public, semi-public, or private, after favorable notice from the head of the Psychology Service and/or the head of the team in which they are included
• update professional knowledge in compliance with federal and cantonal regulations for maintaining the specialty title. Additionally, responsible for training and supervising psychologists and psychotherapists in training and other staff
• participate in team meetings to ensure shared multidisciplinary care and work within common working groups contributing to the development of interprofessional / intersectoral / interdepartmental projects
• participate in initiatives related to mental health to develop new preventive or rehabilitative measures and/or, with authorization from management, conduct research activities

Requirements:

• degree, license, or bachelor+master in psychology obtained from a Swiss university or, if obtained from a foreign university, federal recognition of the diploma issued by the Psychological Professions Commission PsiCo (according to articles 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 healthcare field (see details in special notes)
• authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychotherapist (see details in special notes)
• experience in the field of eating disorders (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 professional practice
• knowledge of the territory, social services, and the social-health network of the Canton of Ticino
• perfect command of the Italian language and knowledge of another official language, spoken and written

Special notes:

Candidates with psychologist title:

Candidates with psychotherapist title:

• candidates with a psychologist title, with recognition issued by the Psychological Professions Commission (PsiCo) in case of foreign titles but not yet authorized in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychologist active in healthcare, are granted 6 months from the appointment decision to obtain it
• candidates with a psychologist title obtained abroad but not yet recognized by the Psychological Professions Commission (PsiCo) are granted 6 months from the appointment decision to obtain recognition along with authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychologist active in healthcare
• 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 healthcare. Failure to obtain the required qualifications within 6 months from the appointment decision results in automatic forfeiture
• within 4 years from the start of activity, obtaining authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychotherapist is required. During this period, employment will be in the form of an assignment (art. 15 and 16 LORD) convertible into appointment upon obtaining authorization. Failure to obtain it results in definitive termination of employment
• candidates with a psychotherapist title with recognition issued by the Psychological Professions Commission (PsiCo) in case of foreign titles but not yet authorized in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychotherapist are granted 6 months from the appointment decision to obtain it
• candidates with a psychotherapist title but not yet recognized by the Psychological Professions Commission (PsiCo) are granted 6 months from the appointment decision to obtain recognition along 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 appointment decision results in automatic forfeiture
• within 4 years from the start of activity, obtaining authorization in the Canton of Ticino to practice as a psychologist active in healthcare is required. During this period, employment will be in the form of an assignment (art. 15 and 16 LORD) convertible into appointment upon obtaining authorization. Failure to obtain it results in definitive termination of employment
• employment rate: 30% - 40%
• availability of the candidate to work irregular shifts
• workplace: Regional Hospital of Mendrisio, Beata Vergine (OBV)
• start date: 01.06.2026 or to be agreed

Application conditions:

• applications must be submitted online. Other forms of application will not be considered valid
• in addition to documents to be submitted at the time of online application (cover letter and motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas, certificates, and work attestations), additional 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 related regulations. 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:

May 26, 2026

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