Lead Psychologist for Outpatient Services of the Littoral

A cantonal public law institution, the CNP is tasked with leading the health policy of the canton of Neuchâtel in the field of mental health, in collaboration with partner institutions. The CNP aims to rehabilitate patients suffering from mental disorders through the adoption of an integrated and community psychiatry model; it implements public policies for the promotion and prevention of mental health; it acts as a reference centre in the field of professional training and research in psychiatry.

The Department of Childhood and Adolescence is seeking, for its outpatient services at the Neuchâtel site, a:

Lead Psychologist for Outpatient Services of the Littoral

60%

As Lead Psychologist, alongside the medical head of outpatient services, you play a central role in the quality, coherence and development of psychological and psychotherapeutic care within your unit, sector or pathway.

As an experienced clinician, supervisor and leader, you actively contribute to the evolution of practices, the training of professionals and clinical management, in close collaboration with medical management.

Within the scope of your role, you will be expected to:

Organisation, management and development

• Participate in defining, implementing and monitoring clinical and organisational objectives set by the CNP and department management.
• Ensure, under medical delegation, the leadership, organisation and management of the service.
• Plan activities to guarantee the quality of care, continuity of support and favourable working conditions for teams.
• Carry out specific mandates and lead assigned projects.

Clinical activity

• Develop and maintain a direct and continuous clinical practice with patients.
• Conduct clinical assessments, psychological evaluations and therapeutic indications.
• Lead integrated psychotherapeutic treatments and counselling interventions.
• Work closely with the internal and external interdisciplinary network.
• Participate in clinical reflection sessions, interdisciplinary meetings and departmental orientations.

Training, supervision and outreach

• Actively participate in postgraduate and continuing training of psychologists, doctors and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide supervision and knowledge transfer roles.
• Contribute, according to your interests, to the institution’s outreach (publications, conferences, participation in professional societies or committees).

The main required skills are as follows:

• Hold a master’s degree in psychology or an equivalent federally recognised qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in psychotherapy from a recognised orientation (for at least 3 years).
• Proven several years of experience as a psychologist-psychotherapist.
• Previous experience in supervision and training.
• Good knowledge of the Swiss and cantonal health system.
• Familiarity with common IT tools.
• Collaborative leadership and ability to delegate.
• Strategic vision and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, pedagogical and communication skills.
• Analytical and synthetic thinking, creativity and adaptability.
• Strong sense of ethics, discretion and teamwork.

We offer you

• A role with high clinical, managerial and institutional added value.
• A stimulating interdisciplinary environment, at the heart of a recognised public institution.
• The opportunity to actively contribute to the development of care, training and practices in mental health.
• Working conditions governed by the applicable collective labour agreement, with attractive social benefits.
• A privileged working environment in the canton of Neuchâtel, between lake and mountains.

Start date: Immediate or to be agreed

Workplace: CPCL site, Rue de Vieux-Châtel 20, 2000 Neuchâtel

Contract type: Permanent contract (CDI)

Work rate: 60%

Application deadline: 31 October 2026

Contact persons: Mélanie Clavijo Béguelin, Head Psychologist of Department

Maureen Magnan, Sourcing and Recruitment Specialist

Complete application files (cover letter, CV, diplomas and work certificates) should be sent by direct online application.