Psychologist - psychotherapist - 40%

Company Description ##

With more than 13'000 employees representing 160 professions, the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève are a reference institution at national and international levels. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to consult our 2025 retrospective by clicking here.

The position is attached to the Département de réadaptation et gériatrie and to the Département des neurosciences cliniques.

With nearly 1'500 employees, the Département de réadaptation et gériatrie (DRG) is a medical hub centered on the elderly and is spread across 5 sites: Trois-Chêne, Loëx, Bellerive, Beau-Séjour and Joli-Mont. It manages acute situations, notably thanks to the emergencies of the Hôpital des Trois-Chêne, age-specific problems, medical rehabilitation and palliative medicine.

The Département des neurosciences cliniques provides care to patients of all ages, children and adults, suffering from neurosurgical, neurological, ophthalmological and otorhinolaryngological pathologies. Care is adapted to the needs and difficulties of the patient, from the most acute sectors (intermediate care units) to the rehabilitation sectors (neurorehabilitation). The Service de neurorééducation of the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève specializes in the rehabilitation of adult patients suffering from the consequences of an acquired brain injury (vascular, traumatic or otherwise).

The objective is to provide psychotherapeutic care to brain-injured patients within the context of their hospitalization. Interact with the Service de psychiatrie de liaison et d'intervention de crise. Intervene with patients' families and healthcare teams with the aim of information and coordination of the psychotherapeutic approach.

Job Description ##

As part of this position, you will ensure psychotherapeutic care for brain-injured patients during their hospitalization, taking into account their psychological needs and their clinical situation.

You will collaborate closely with the Service de psychiatrie de liaison et d'intervention de crise in order to guarantee interdisciplinary and coordinated care.

You will also intervene with the families of the people receiving care, as well as with the healthcare teams, from a perspective of information, support and coordination of the psychotherapeutic approach.

Qualifications ##

You hold a university degree in psychology.

You have postgraduate training in psychotherapy, ongoing or completed, ideally with a cognitive-behavioral and/or systemic orientation.

You have knowledge in the supervision of groups of caregivers.

Knowledge of neuropsychological diagnosis is an asset.

You have solid experience in the diagnosis, interpretation and management of psychiatric disorders, particularly mood disorders, anxiety, addictions and behavioral disorders. You also have professional experience with adult brain-injured patients presenting various cognitive disorders.

Autonomous and organized, you know how to manage stressful situations with calm and efficiency. Available and flexible, you know how to manage priorities and adapt to different situations. You appreciate working within a multidisciplinary team and know how to integrate into an interprofessional dynamic. You have a good capacity for synthesis and know how to transmit information clearly and appropriately to both patients and various healthcare professionals.

Additional Information ##

• Start date: 1st November 2026 or to be discussed
• Number of positions: 1
• Activity rate: 40%
• Function class: 18 or 20
• Contract: CDI
• Application deadline: 28.10.2026
• Inquiry: Prof. R. Ptak, unit manager psychologist, tel. 022 372 35 24 or 079 553 38 45

Your application dossier must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of the diplomas and certificates required for the position and the last 2 work certificates.

This advertisement is addressed indiscriminately to women and men.

Wishing to commit to the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourage applications coming from the Office cantonal de l'emploi.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.