Consultant Psychiatrist or Senior Consultant Psychiatrist in Consultation Psychiatry

The Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy of the Schaffhausen Hospitals is expanding its psychiatric care services in collaboration with the Canton of Schaffhausen and is establishing a consultation psychiatric service for institutions with psychiatric support needs. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed consultant psychiatrist or senior consultant psychiatrist in psychiatry and psychotherapy with a workload of 60-100%, starting 1 January 2027 or by arrangement, who enjoys a varied, independent, and networked role.

The Breitenau Psychiatry Centre, alongside the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service and the Cantonal Hospital, is one of several locations of the Schaffhausen Hospitals. The Breitenau Psychiatry Centre in the Breite district of Schaffhausen consists of the Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy with its inpatient, day clinic, and outpatient treatment services as well as long-term psychiatry.

What to Expect

• Consultation psychiatric care and advice for institutions in the Canton of Schaffhausen
• Psychiatric assessments as well as diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations for complex issues
• Support for facilities for people with disabilities, residential homes, social psychiatric institutions, and other institutions with psychiatric care needs
• Participation in crisis interventions and interprofessional case discussions
• Advice and support for care teams as well as collaboration with general practitioners, specialist doctors, and other network partners
• Promotion of needs-based, local psychiatric care in the Canton of Schaffhausen
• Contribution to the further development of the consultation psychiatric service

What You Bring to Us

• Specialist qualification in psychiatry and psychotherapy (FMH or recognised equivalent qualification)
• Alternatively, advanced training suitable for employment as a senior consultant psychiatrist
• Several years of clinical experience in adult psychiatry; experience in consultation psychiatry is an advantage
• Enjoyment of independent work as well as interprofessional collaboration
• High social competence, strong communication skills, and solution-oriented working style
• Interest in innovative care models and networked collaboration
• Category B driving licence is an advantage

Benefits

Family Friendliness

Do you want to balance family and work well? With our in-house nursery directly on the premises of the Cantonal Hospital, we support you in achieving a healthy work-life balance that not only works but also feels good.

Work-Life Balance

Your life is diverse, and we understand that. Whether part-time, job sharing (also in leadership positions), extended maternity leave, unpaid leave, or additional holidays instead of a 13th-month salary: we create flexible solutions with you.

Pension Benefits

We think ahead with you. With an employer contribution of 60% to pension fund contributions, we are already securing your future today so that you are well protected in retirement and your quality of life is maintained.

Accommodation

Are you new to Schaffhausen or need temporary accommodation? No problem. We provide furnished rooms if needed, uncomplicated, close to the workplace, and perfect for your start.

Staff Parking & REKA Vouchers

You can reach us easily by bus, train, or car. Numerous staff parking spaces are available near the hospital at attractive conditions. Public transport instead of a car? We think that’s great and reward you with REKA vouchers with up to 20% discount.

Further Training

Do you want to know more, be able to do more, and make more of a difference? We offer you a variety of internal training opportunities for your next step, your thirst for knowledge, and your personal development.

Questions about the Application

Stefan Herberich Deputy Head of HRM / Head of HR Consulting stefan.herberich@spitaeler-sh.ch

Questions about the Position

PD Dr. med. Bernd Krämer Chief Physician Psychiatry and Psychotherapy bernd.kraemer@spitaeler-sh.ch

Application Process

Online Application

Your application reaches us directly via our online portal.

Review & Feedback

We will review your documents promptly and inform you about the next steps.

Personal Meeting

You will get to know your potential team and your working environment.

Decision & Start

We make our decision and inform you as soon as possible. If it fits, it means: Welcome to us, welcome to the green!

The Schaffhausen Hospitals as an Employer

The Schaffhausen Hospitals include the Cantonal Hospital, the Psychiatric Services, the Radiology and Cardiology Posthof Neuhausen practices, and the Neurology Practice Schaffhausen Centre. With over 1,700 employees, we ensure the extended medical and nursing basic care of the Schaffhausen region. Annually, we care for about 11,000 inpatients and 90,000 outpatients. We are also an important training centre in the canton.