Senior Physician
- 08 July 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich (PUK) is one of the leading psychiatric clinics in Switzerland. With over 2,500 employees, we are committed daily to the holistic treatment and care of people with mental illnesses. As a university clinic, we combine clinical expertise with research and teaching – in a working environment characterised by interdisciplinary collaboration, trust, and personal responsibility.
The Centre for Depression, Anxiety Disorders and Psychotherapy (Chief Physician and Centre Director Prof. Dr. med. Sebastian Olbrich) offers an extensive inpatient, outpatient and day clinic therapy programme and comprehensive diagnostic assessment options for people with affective disorders and other mental illnesses. As a university centre, we use established and innovative therapeutic approaches to continuously improve the treatment of people with affective, neurotic and trauma-related as well as personality disorders.
For our specialised consultation for trauma-related disorders and personality disorders at the Centre for Depression, Anxiety Disorders and Psychotherapy (ZDAP), we are looking to fill the position immediately or by arrangement for a
Senior Physician
60% - 100%
Your Tasks
- Conducting outpatient treatments in individual and group settings as part of a specialised treatment team including documentation and reporting
- Psychiatric care of patients treated by psychologists
- Supervision of staff in training regarding the care of patients with trauma-related disorders and personality disorders
- Participation in the organisational design and conceptual development of the treatment unit
- Involvement in research and teaching according to individual interest and prior experience
Your Profile
- Specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy
- Training and experience in at least one evaluated disorder-specific procedure for treating patients with trauma-related disorders or for treating patients with personality disorders
- Interest in working with patients who have difficulties related to self-concept and interpersonal skills
Our Offer
- Independent work in a competent, motivated, specialised team with regular internal and external supervision
- An exciting field of activity with responsible and varied tasks
- Scope to contribute innovative ideas and actively shape processes
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- Comprehensive offerings for personal and professional development in a stimulating university environment with good networking
- Institution with excellent infrastructure
- Employment conditions according to the cantonal personnel law
- Attractive social benefits (coverage of 60% of pension fund contributions)
- Discounted shopping opportunities and sports offers, participation in the ZVV BonusPass/General Subscription, staff restaurant with subsidised prices or lunch vouchers (depending on location), company-owned nursery and much more
- Modern office premises
Contact:
For further information, please contact Dr med Hanne Scheerer, Senior Physician m.e.V, telephone +41 58 384 65 15. We look forward to receiving your complete online application. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
For further information, please contact Dr med Hanne Scheerer, Senior Physician m.e.V, telephone +41 58 384 65 15. We look forward to receiving your complete online application. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
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