Counselor (50%)
Lugano
Key information
- Publication date:08 August 2025
- Workload:50%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Lugano
Job summary
EOC, a multi-site hospital in Ticino, offers 1,000 beds. Join a dynamic team providing quality care to over 41,000 patients yearly.
Tasks
- Support emotional needs in cardiology and thoracic surgery departments.
- Collaborate with medical staff for patient-centered care.
- Utilize excellent communication skills to build trust with patients.
Skills
- Counselor diploma from SGfB; strong social sensitivity and active listening.
- Ability to maintain composure in emotional situations.
- Proficiency in Italian; knowledge of another national language preferred.
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The EOC, the multisite hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory for a total of 1,000 beds. The organization effectively combines a local approach with an overall vision, guaranteeing the population a comprehensive and nearby hospital offer, regardless of where the services are requested.
Thanks to the commitment and competence of over 6,500 collaborators and their attention to human relationships, the EOC ensures quality healthcare by caring for over 41,000 inpatients annually and providing over 600,000 outpatient consultations.
To complete the team of the Cardiopsychotherapy service of the Cardiocentro Ticino Institute in Lugano, we are looking for a
Counselor (50%)
Profile:
The selected candidate will be integrated into the Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, and soon also Thoracic Surgery inpatient department, working closely with the medical and nursing team.
They demonstrate a strong sensitivity in recognizing and responding to the needs of users, can offer concrete emotional support, and share our patient- and family-centered vision.
They are a person who works well in a team, with an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach. They possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing them to build effective and functional relationships, even in complex and emotionally intense contexts, earning the trust and respect of users and colleagues.
Necessary requirements:
- Counselor diploma obtained from a school of the Swiss Society of Counseling (SGfB);
- Strong social sensitivity and active listening skills and an attitude of non-judgment;
- Ability to maintain a balanced attitude even in the presence of strong emotions;
- Knowledge and application of the ethical code norms of the professional association and the Institute of affiliation;
- Good knowledge of main computer programs;
- Excellent command of the Italian language;
- Knowledge of another national language and/or English is a preferred qualification
Start date:
Complete applications with Curriculum Vitae and cover letter must be received by
September 7, 2025, only in electronic format via the website www.eoc.ch.
Applications sent by mail or email will not be considered, nor will applications that do not meet the required criteria.
Further information can be requested from Mr. Martino Regazzi, head of the Cardiopsychotherapy service, at martino.regazzi@eoc.ch.
