Zürich
Psychotherapist 70-90%
- 29 August 2026
- 60 – 90%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 8050 Zürich
About the job
Psychotherapist 70-90%
ZurichYour Tasks
- You are responsible for psychotherapy and psychological counselling of persons with mental illnesses cared for by AOZ on behalf of the city.
- You provide individual psychotherapeutic work with clients in an outpatient setting (from short to long term).
- You undertake psychodiagnostic assessment (including transcultural anamnesis).
- You work closely with the case-managing agencies (internal/external), specialist offices, doctors as well as clinics and authorities.
- You clarify questions of the involved professionals in connection with mental health.
- You offer further training on mental disorders, communication and relationship building with mentally ill refugees as well as case discussions for other professionals.
Your Profile
- Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (recognition PsyKo for foreign diplomas)
- Advanced psychotherapeutic training
- 1 – 2 years professional experience (ideally in a psychiatric clinic A, B or C)
- Interest in and experience with psychoanalytic and transcultural therapy approaches
- Interest in and knowledge of working with migrants
- Resilient, flexible, team-oriented and independent personality
- Ability for networked interdisciplinary collaboration
Our Benefits
Holidays: Our employees have 4–6 weeks of holiday per year, depending on age and job level. Additionally, there are 6 company holiday days per year.
Further Training: AOZ promotes and supports the training and further education of employees. Our internal training courses also offer opportunities for professional and personal development.
Lunch Voucher: Permanent employees (from a workload of 20 percent) enjoy lunch vouchers redeemable in over 8000 restaurants.
Pension Contribution: AOZ employees are insured with the City of Zurich pension fund. AOZ covers 60 percent of the premium.
Your Contact
Daniela Gossweiler
Head Psychologist Psychological Counselling and Support PBB
+41 44 415 66 08
is happy to answer your questions.
Erich Diethelm
HR Recruiting Partner
recruiting@aoz.ch
We do not consider applications from recruitment agencies.
Start Date
We are ready when you are.
Your Salary
Your gross salary for a 100% workload is expected to be between 100,000 and 125,000 Swiss francs per year.
The exact salary depends on your education and professional experience. During the selection process, we will determine your salary according to our salary guidelines. Applicants who do not yet have the required knowledge or experience may be classified below the salary range in individual cases. Additionally, AOZ pays allowances for work at night and on Sundays. Further salary development depends on your performance and AOZ’s financial possibilities.
The Application Process
After you have submitted your application, we will read it with great interest. After an initial pre-selection, we will contact you. If a personal meeting takes place, the further process is as follows:
First interview
Second interview and introduction to the department
Obtaining references
Employment decision
The AOZ
AOZ is a non-profit, independent public-law institution of the City of Zurich with over 2000 employees and more than 1000 intercultural interpreters and volunteers. On behalf of the federal government, cantons, City of Zurich and other municipalities, it provides professional services in the migration and integration sector.
