Senior Physician / Head of Department

About the job

• You take responsibility for the strategic direction and further development of the crisis intervention area.
• In crisis situations, you ensure that your team works optimally – coordinating, supporting, and supervising.
• You are responsible for the rapid diagnosis and treatment quality of patients in acute mental crises.
• You work closely with other departments and external partners to provide fast and comprehensive help.
• You actively take care of the further development of your team and constantly update your own expertise.
• You are responsible for the professional supervision of assistant doctors and psychologists in the crisis intervention center (KIZ).

• You are a specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy or are about to complete your specialist training in psychiatry and psychotherapy.
• You must have a valid professional practice license (BAB) from the canton of St. Gallen or be willing to obtain it before starting the position.
• With your experience in psychiatric treatment, you confidently handle even complex situations.
• You appreciate working with patients as well as close collaboration in an interdisciplinary team.
• Flexibility, team spirit, strong communication skills, and continuous development are among your strengths.
• Independent work, taking responsibility, and making confident decisions are natural for you.
• For this position, German language skills at C1 level are required to communicate professionally with patients, colleagues, and external partners.

Apply Online

We are digital and committed to sustainability, so we look forward to receiving your online application via our homepage.

As soon as your application is received online, you will receive a confirmation of receipt by email. We look forward to getting to know you through your documents and will check whether your qualifications, skills, and personality fit the advertised position and Psychiatrie St.Gallen. We will then get back to you.

In a personal interview, we get to know each other and you learn more about Psychiatrie St.Gallen, the advertised position, and the challenges.

In the second round, we would like to get an even better picture of you and find out together if we are a good match. You will also have the opportunity to meet your future team.

You will receive a telephone offer from us if we decide on you after the second interview and we will ask if you are still convinced by us. If we agree, we will prepare your contract.

In the following days, we will send you the contract in duplicate by post. Along with the contract, you will receive relevant information about your employment.

Between accepting the position and your first day at work, you as a new employee can already access relevant internal information. This allows you to get a detailed picture of the company and prepare for the job.

On the first day, you will be onboarded in your new team and with other colleagues. You will set up your new workplace and get an overview of your upcoming tasks. You will also receive your individual introduction plan to help you find your way quickly.