Assistant Physician, Centre for Depression, Anxiety Disorders and Psychotherapy
- 13 April 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich (PUK) is one of the leading psychiatric clinics in Switzerland. With over 2,500 employees, we are committed daily to the holistic treatment and care of people with mental illnesses. As a university hospital, we combine clinical expertise with research and teaching - in a working environment characterised by interdisciplinary collaboration, trust and personal responsibility.
As the leading clinic for adult psychiatry and psychotherapy in Switzerland, we not only fulfil the care mandate of the canton of Zurich but also act as a university institution with research and teaching responsibilities of the University of Zurich. At 8 locations, including five clinical facilities and a research centre, over 1000 dedicated employees create a diverse and dynamic working environment. Here you have the opportunity to actively contribute to a significant institution.
The Centre for Depression, Anxiety Disorders and Psychotherapy (Chief Physician and Centre Director Prof. Dr. med. Sebastian Olbrich) offers an extensive inpatient, outpatient and day clinic therapy programme and comprehensive diagnostic assessment options for people with affective disorders and other mental illnesses. As a university centre, we also develop new therapeutic approaches such as the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to continuously advance the treatment of people with complex disorders.
From August/September 2026 we are looking for an Assistant Physician for our psychotherapeutically oriented day clinic Lenggstrasse focusing on the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders at the Lenggstrasse location.
Assistant Physician, Centre for Depression, Anxiety Disorders and Psychotherapy
80-100%
Your Tasks
- Psychiatric-psychotherapeutic treatment of patients, especially with affective disorders and anxiety disorders, case management in the day clinic setting (partly also outpatient treatments)
- Psychotherapeutic individual and group therapies
- Continuation, quality assurance and expansion of the day clinic services
- Conducting preliminary interviews and developing assessments as part of programme evaluation
- Individual therapy planning and therapies, including documentation and reports
- Possibly supporting research projects in patient recruitment, implementation, and data collection
- Work with patients is carried out under supervision or in collaboration with the senior physician and the lead psychologist as well as the responsible assistant physicians and psychologists.
Your Profile
- Medical licence; mandatory requirements: possession of the Swiss professional recognition MEBEKO = 1. Recognised diploma (no registration) & 2. MEBEKO German entry, to be submitted with the application
- Interest in further training to become a specialist FMH in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
- Started or completed training in psychotherapy
- Team and communication skills
- Patient orientation and openness to innovative treatment concepts
- Clinical experience as well as experience with psychotherapeutic treatments
- Research background is an advantage
Our Offer
- Observation period before potential employment
- Independent work in a specialised team with regular internal and external supervision
- An exciting field of activity with responsible and varied tasks
- Scope to contribute innovative ideas and actively shape processes
- Motivated, competent and collegial team
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive training offer in a stimulating university environment with good networking
- Possibility for specialist training and, if potential, development to FMH specialist in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
- Interest in scientific work and teaching is desired and encouraged
- Possibility to obtain the qualification certificate for interventional psychiatry
- Employment conditions according to the cantonal personnel law
- Attractive social benefits (coverage of 60% of pension fund contributions)
- Discounted shopping opportunities and sports offers, participation in the ZVV BonusPass/General Subscription, staff restaurant with subsidised prices or lunch checks (depending on location), company-owned nursery and much more.
Contact:
For further information, please contact Dr. med. (RUS) Liliia Akhmetova (Senior Physician a.i.), Tel. +41 (0)58 384 26 33 or Dr. phil. Johannes Vetter (Lead Psychologist), Tel. +41 (0)58 384 33 71. We look forward to receiving your online application directly via our job portal, indicating the desired period of employment. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
For further information, please contact Dr. med. (RUS) Liliia Akhmetova (Senior Physician a.i.), Tel. +41 (0)58 384 26 33 or Dr. phil. Johannes Vetter (Lead Psychologist), Tel. +41 (0)58 384 33 71. We look forward to receiving your online application directly via our job portal, indicating the desired period of employment. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
Workplace
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