Psychologist-Psychotherapist or Psychologist in Training m/f | Forensic Psychiatry Service | Lausanne or Yverdon

Key information

  • Publication date:21 January 2026
  • Workload:100%
  • Contract type:Permanent position
  • Place of work:Lausanne

Job summary

Join Les Toises, a leading mental health center in Lausanne and Yverdon. We're offering a supportive environment and competitive benefits for growth.

Tasks

  • Provide outpatient psychotherapy for diverse patients in legal contexts.
  • Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions regularly.
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists and external partners for holistic care.

Skills

  • Minimum 5 years as a licensed psychotherapist; legal psychology specialty preferred.
  • Strong autonomy with teamwork integration skills required.
  • Adaptability to various clinical situations and stress management essential.

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Psychologist-Psychotherapist or Psychologist in Training m/f | Forensic Psychiatry Service | Lausanne or Yverdon 20.01.2026

Les Toises – Center for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy is a private outpatient care facility. Its multidisciplinary team of experienced therapists covers a wide range of skills, expertise, approaches, and interventions in mental health for all ages.

Our mission

DetailLocations

Lausanne Facility

Avenue des Mousquines 4

1005 Lausanne

Yverdon Facility

En Chamard 55A

1442 Montagny-près-Yverdon

Medical

Role Description

  • Ensure outpatient psychotherapeutic follow-up of patients referred in a psychiatric and medico-legal context (penal measures, judicial mandates, patients under constraint or referred by authorities)
  • Possibility to conduct individual, family, and group follow-ups
  • Work closely with the clinic's psychiatrists and external partners (judicial, social, and medical networks, respecting the legal framework)
  • Participate in weekly clinical meetings, general thematic meetings, and ethical and medico-legal reflections
  • Participate in the development and implementation of specialized care programs in forensic psychiatry

Your profile

  • Federal or equivalent psychotherapist title obtained at least 5 years ago – FSP specialist in forensic psychology desired
  • Position also open to psychologists undergoing postgraduate psychotherapy training with relevant clinical experience
  • 2 years of experience required in forensic psychiatry
  • Experience in conducting therapies and/or assessments ordered by civil or criminal justice is an asset
  • Ability to work independently while integrating into a multidisciplinary team
  • Dynamism, flexibility, and good stress management
  • Ability to adapt to varied and demanding clinical situations
  • Language skills: any language spoken fluently in addition to French is an asset

Required documents

  • CV,
  • Cover letter
  • Diplomas and work certificates

We offer you

Multidisciplinary teams

You join experienced therapists trained in diverse approaches and disciplines in mental health:

  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Neuropsychologists
  • Specialized nurses
  • Social workers

Innovative technologies

Virtual reality therapy, artificial intelligence innovations, teleconsultation platform, applications, etc.

Exchanges and development opportunities

Training, knowledge transfer, and skills development through seminars, supervisions, intervisions, clinical meetings, conferences with renowned experts, etc.

Adapted working conditions and environment

  • Work-life balance
  • Regular working hours
  • Weekday work (no night or weekend shifts)

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