Psychologist in training in psychotherapy according to the cognitive-behavioral model – 80%

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. Counting more than 1'300 employees, the Département de psychiatrie responds to a triple mission covering the treatment of mental disorders, training, and research. Thus, the department's mission is to screen for and effectively treat pathologies that are increasingly frequent and polymorphic, while respecting patients and their relatives. Organized into six services, the department offers hospital, outpatient, and community services. The adult psychiatry service intervenes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders in adults aged 18 to 65. Within outpatient and inpatient units, multidisciplinary teams ensure comprehensive care, combining medical care, psychotherapies, and social support, in collaboration with external partners. The position is part of the Unité de Psychiatrie du Jeune Adulte (UPJA) which welcomes young people between 18 and 25 years old presenting with early mental disorders. The mission of the program consists mainly of evaluating and identifying mental disorders and proposing adapted early treatment in order to promote the maintenance or resumption of social and emotional ties as well as social, school, or professional activities. Psychologist in training in psychotherapy according to the cognitive-behavioral model -- 80% In this context, you join the Unité pour jeunes adultes (UPJA) and ensure the outpatient follow-up of young adult patients. As a psychologist, you perform standardized evaluations and conduct individual and group psychotherapies adapted to the needs of patients. You support young adults with commitment by actively contributing to their care from a recovery perspective. Thanks to your clinical expertise, you participate in the evaluation of their situation and the implementation of therapeutic interventions promoting their autonomy and well-being. In close collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams of the UPJA, composed notably of psychiatrists, nurses, and other health professionals, you take part in clinical meetings and contribute to the development and evolution of therapeutic projects. You ensure coordinated, coherent care centered on the needs of patients. More broadly, you evolve in an environment favoring interprofessional collaboration, the sharing of skills, and quality of care, serving the specialized and humane care of young adults. Qualifications Holder of a Master's in psychology (or a title deemed equivalent), it is imperative that you obtain acceptance for the MAS in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy for the 2026 intake. You benefit from experience with young adults suffering from mental disorders as well as skills in the field of research and/or standardized evaluation of these disorders. A motivated and committed person, you enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team and actively contribute to the collective dynamic. Interested in the research and continuous improvement of practices, you are part of a constant process of development and updating of your skills. Additional Information Start date: Number of positions: 1 Activity rate: 80% Function class: 17 Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract Application deadline: Information request: M. C. Delaloye, head of psychologists of the adult psychiatry service, tel, Write an email (< >) Your application file 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 indistinctly 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 are taken into account. Paper and email applications will not be processed. jpid2c982d1jm jpit0730jm jpiy26jm