Occupational Therapist Neuropsychiatry - with perspective in Animal-Assisted Therapy

For the Zentrum für Neuropsychiatrie in Brugg/Windisch, we are looking for a Occupational Therapist Neuropsychiatry - with perspective in Animal-Assisted Therapy 40-60% starting 1. October 2026 or by arrangement. The Zentrum für Entwicklungs- und Neuropsychiatrie (Management Dr. (BG) Schleusener and Tabea Blatter) is part of the Klinik für Konsiliar-, Alters- und Neuropsychiatrie (Clinic Director Dr. med. ). It offers a unique assessment and treatment range throughout Switzerland for people with intellectual developmental disabilities (mental disability) and mental illness. In addition to a neuropsychiatric outpatient clinic, the center has an interdisciplinary assessment center, a consultation and liaison service for institutions for people with intellectual developmental disabilities, as well as a specialized ward that meets the latest scientific findings and quality standards in terms of facilities and treatment concepts. Profile - You have a completed degree or training in occupational therapy (BSc, FH, HF), preferably with experience in practical work in neuropsychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, or geriatrics - Preferably, you bring relevant further training in animal-assisted therapy as well as experience in handling animals - You are characterized by high flexibility, resilience, personal responsibility, and ability to work in a team in an interdisciplinary context - You have an interest in professional deepening of guideline-based work in the field of developmental and neuropsychiatry Tasks - You offer individual and group therapies for people with intellectual developmental disabilities between 18 and 65 years old - You implement the occupational therapy interventions within the treatment concept - You support animal-assisted therapy during holiday cover (with the option to take over animal- and nature-related therapies in two years) - You are part of the inpatient, interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participate in the implementation of the therapeutic goals - You support the interdisciplinary team in making diagnoses through the use of your assessment instruments Benefits Our employees are the heart of our company. That is exactly why we offer you a lot: further training is strongly encouraged with us. We also invest heavily in team cohesion and offer all our teams access to the software "Moodtalk", which strengthens team communication. In addition, we offer attractive discounts at well-known brands such as Ikea, Zalando, Coop, Lidl and many more. Employees who commute to us using public transport receive a substantial eco-bonus at the end of the year. Additionally, we offer an attractive pension fund solution. Work-life balance is also promoted with us: we are always open to part-time work and offer the possibility to purchase holidays. Questions about the position? Tabea Blatter, Head of Nursing and Specialist Therapies of the Konsiliar - Alters -und Neuropsychiatrie