Assistant Physician - Psychiatric Emergency Centre

A cantonal public law institution, the CNP's mission is to lead the health policy of the canton of Neuchâtel in the field of mental health. It offers integrated and community psychiatry, in partnership with local institutions. The CNP is also a reference centre for training and research in psychiatry. The institution brings together more than 800 collaborators, spread across several sites.

The CUP, composed of a multidisciplinary team of about 26 FTEs, ensures the assessment and management of psychiatric emergencies at the Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds sites. It provides a rapid response to crisis situations and short-term outpatient follow-up.

Assistant Physician - Psychiatric Emergency Centre

As part of your role, you assume clinical responsibility for the unit.

Clinical responsibilities:

o Provide direct and specialised clinical activity with patients

o Supervise complex clinical situations and support professionals in their practice

o Ensure the application of good diagnostic and therapeutic practices

o Participate in the development of therapeutic approaches, particularly in the areas of psycho-trauma and violence

Coordination and development:

o Develop and maintain collaborations with network partners (justice, child protection, health)

o Participate in clinical and institutional projects of the department

o Contribute to research activity and knowledge development

o Participate in training, supervision and knowledge transfer activities

The skills required for this position are as follows:

o FMH postgraduate title in psychiatry and psychotherapy or equivalent title recognised by MEBEKO

o Confirmed clinical experience (minimum 3 years) as a psychiatrist, senior physician or equivalent role

o Experience or strong interest in a managerial responsibility role

o Ability to lead a team and work in a network

o Organisational skills, sense of responsibility and collaboration

Why join the CNP?

o Specialised clinical activity in complex and varied situations

o Participation in research and development projects in psychiatry

o An environment promoting continuous training and supervision

o A responsible position allowing active contribution to the development of the unit An exceptional environment: Neuchâtel offers a unique quality of life, between lake and mountains, ideal for families and nature lovers.

Your application confidentiality is guaranteed, on our website www.cnp.ch/carrieres/ or by email marie.leclerc@cnp.ch

Starting date: immediately or to be agreed

Workplace: Marin-Epagnier, Neuchâtel

Contract type: Permanent contract