Universitäre Psychiatrische Kliniken UPK Basel
Universitäre Psychiatrische Kliniken Basel (UPK)
Student for Practical Training (Full-time/Part-time Study) - Social Work FH
- 29 January 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Internship
- German (Fluent)
About the job
You can count on our team: professionally and personally. Become part of it.
The University Psychiatric Clinics (UPK) Basel are one of the leading psychiatric clinics in Switzerland. Our goal is the continuous improvement of the treatment of our patients to achieve their best possible quality of life.The staff of the Social Service support the recovery process within the holistic treatment offered by the clinics. The Social Service is a cross-sectional service and ensures social work in the various clinics. The social workers assess the social situation, analyse it and develop targeted solutions together with the patients and the interprofessional team. With its social work methods and profession-specific knowledge, the Social Service contributes to holistic treatment.
Student for Practical Training (Full-time/Part-time Study) - Social Work FH 60-80%
Your Tasks
- Advising patients in the core processes of housing, finances, work/daily structure and social networking
- Clarification and regulation of the social and economic situation
- Promotion of social integration
- Promotion of patients’ social skills
- Networking with cooperation partners and authorities
- Provision of legal and material assistance information
- Participation in quality assurance and further development of the Social Service
Your Competences
- You enjoy and are willing to work with people with mental health issues and in interdisciplinary collaboration
- You are an open, empathetic personality with the ability to promote cooperation with other disciplines and professionals
- You are flexible and creative in an innovative working environment
- You possess administrative skills
- You have a high level of motivation and willingness to learn
- You are responsible, possess a high degree of resilience and independence
Your Prospects with Us
- A varied and responsible role in a university environment
- Practical training by experienced professionals
- Practical experience in interprofessional cooperation with various professional groups
- A qualified and motivated team
Do you have questions? Contact us.
For an initial personal exchange, Jörg Müller, Co-Head of the Social Service, is happy to assist you at +41 (0)61 325 51 89. For general questions, you may also contact Maurizio Chirico, HR Business Partner, at +41 (0)61 325 51 89.Please note that we will only begin the selection process in July 2026.
