Assistant Psychologist at the Autism Spectrum Disorders Service (12614-PS-230-2025)

Psychosocial

Assistant Psychologist at the Autism Spectrum Disorders Service

As part of the development of its activities, the Autism Spectrum Disorders & Related (STSA) Service is looking for an assistant psychologist, at a rate of 80%–100%, from November 3, 2025 (or to be agreed), to strengthen the Mobile Mental Development Team for Minors (EMDM).

Context

CHUV is one of the five Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, it plays a leading role in care, research, and training.

The STSA is a cantonal reference service supporting people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other neurodevelopmental disorders. It includes outpatient, hospital, regional, and mobile structures and is involved in clinical activities, training, and research.

The EMDM, attached to the Section of Mental Development Psychiatry (SPDM), is a multidisciplinary team that intervenes on request throughout the canton, in specialized structures or at home. It aims to support children with intellectual disabilities, ASD, and severe behavioral disorders, while supporting educational teams.

Mission

• You participate in the clinical activities of the EMDM
• You contribute to the psychological and developmental assessment of minors with ASD and intellectual disability
• You participate in team meetings, interdisciplinary colloquia, and internal training offered by the service
• You handle administrative activities related to your role
• You contribute to the clinical research program in the field of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Profile

• You hold a master’s degree in psychology and have clinical experience in the field of ASD or intellectual disability
• You are undergoing postgraduate training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with an organization recognized by the FSP
• You demonstrate a strong interest in the assessment and care of children with complex clinical profiles
• You have good interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator at the Lausanne University Hospital Center means benefiting from:

• First-class social benefits
• 20 days of paternity leave and 4 months of maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacation per year
• A right to at least three days of training per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Center and partner training centers of the State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits offered within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Quality company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Mr. Lautaro DIAZ, assistant psychologist, phone: 079 556 69 06.

Since all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, we invite you to contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70.

As part of the recruitment process for this position, if hired, you will be required to provide an original criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas as well as an identity document.

CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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