Assistant in Psychiatry

Role Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Assistant Physician to join our dynamic team at Integrierte Psychiatrie Winterthur - Zürcher Unterland IPW. This position involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care and engaging in therapeutic practices.

• Holistic Treatment: Deliver integrative psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care, including psychopharmacological interventions, within a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) framework that incorporates family involvement.
• Group Leadership: Opportunity to facilitate various psychotherapeutic groups, fostering a supportive environment for patients.
• Initial Assessments: Conduct pre-interviews to evaluate patient needs and tailor treatment plans accordingly.
• Collaborative Care: Engage in somatic treatment in close partnership with internal medicine services, ensuring a comprehensive approach to patient health.
• Interprofessional Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, social and health authorities, and private practice specialists to provide coordinated care.
• Focus on Young Adults: Experience in working with young adults facing complex life challenges is essential.
• Specialization: Ongoing or advanced training in psychiatry and psychotherapy, particularly in child and adolescent psychiatry, is preferred.
• DBT Experience: Familiarity with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a valuable asset.
• Personal Attributes: We seek an initiative-driven, communicative, and adaptable individual who values interprofessional collaboration.
• Commitment to Care: A strong interest in treating personality disorders, self-regulation issues, and interaction disorders is crucial.
• Qualifications: Candidates must possess a CH- or EU medical diploma or be registered in the MEBEKO Register, along with proof of German language proficiency for foreign qualifications.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of the German language is required.
• Therapeutic Approach: Utilize an integrative psychotherapy model with a focus on DBT in a certified DBT unit.
• Methodologies: Employ cognitive-behavioral and systemic treatment techniques tailored to young adults and various psychological disorders, including personality disorders, anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders.
• Professional Development: Benefit from extensive training, continuing education, and supervision opportunities.
• Further Education: This role qualifies as Category A for further education.
• Financial Support: Generous financial assistance for psychotherapy training is provided.
• Team Environment: Engage in stimulating medical work within a collegial and motivated team.
• Accessibility: Convenient transport connections and an on-site daycare center enhance work-life balance.