Zürich
Psychotherapist in Advanced Training 50-90%, City of Zurich
- 27 July 2026
- 50 – 90%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Psychotherapist in Advanced Training 50-90%, City of Zurich
ZurichYour Tasks
- You are responsible for the psychotherapeutic treatment and psychosocial support of adult refugees with multiple psychosocial burdens and mental illnesses.
- You conceptualise psychotherapeutic interventions with cultural sensitivity and implement them professionally.
- You undertake psychodiagnostic assessment (including transcultural anamnesis).
- You develop and implement low-threshold counselling services tailored to the specific needs of this target group.
- You work closely with the interdisciplinary case team (social workers, caregivers) on site within supported housing and with external specialist agencies, doctors, clinics, and authorities.
- For new admissions, you contribute your professional expertise to the admission process. You participate in developing individual development goals for psychological stabilisation and support the planning of appropriate follow-up solutions.
- You advise internal and external professionals, lead case discussions in the interdisciplinary team, and impart knowledge in the field of mental health.
Your Profile
- Master’s degree in clinical psychology (recognition by PsyKo for foreign diplomas)
- Advanced psychotherapeutic training
- Clinical training year already completed
- Interest in and experience with psychoanalytic and transcultural therapy approaches
- Affinity for networked interdisciplinary collaboration
- Resilient, flexible, team-oriented, and self-organised personality
- Ability for networked interdisciplinary collaboration
Our Benefits
Holidays: Our employees have 4–6 weeks of holiday per year, depending on age and job level. Additionally, there are 6 company holiday days per year.
Further Training: AOZ promotes and supports the training and further education of employees. Our internal training courses also offer opportunities for professional and personal development.
Lunch Voucher: Permanent employees (from a workload of 20 percent) enjoy lunch vouchers redeemable in over 8000 restaurants.
Pension Scheme Participation: AOZ employees are insured with the City of Zurich pension fund. AOZ covers 60 percent of the premium.
Your Contact
Daniela Gossweiler
Head Psychologist Psychological Counselling and Support PBB
+41 44 415 62 16
is happy to answer your questions.
Erich Diethelm
HR Recruiting Partner
recruiting@aoz.ch
We do not consider applications from recruitment agencies.
Start Date
From 1 October 2026
Your Salary
Your gross salary for a 100% workload is expected to be between 100,000 and 125,000 Swiss francs per year.
The exact salary depends on your education and professional experience. During the selection process, we will determine your salary according to our salary guidelines. Applicants who do not yet have the required knowledge or experience may be classified below the salary range in individual cases. Additionally, AOZ pays allowances for work at night and on Sundays. Further salary development depends on your performance and AOZ’s financial possibilities.
The Application Process
After you have submitted your application, we will read it with great interest. After an initial pre-selection, we will contact you. Should a personal meeting take place, the further process is as follows:
First interview
Second interview and introduction to the department
Obtaining references
Employment decision
The AOZ
AOZ is a non-profit, independent public-law institution of the City of Zurich with over 2000 employees and more than 1000 intercultural interpreters and volunteers. On behalf of the federal government, cantons, City of Zurich, and other municipalities, it provides professional services in the migration and integration sector.
