Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist 40-100%

Permanent employee, Full or part-time · Kusnacht Practice - Zollikon

What are we looking for

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced child / adolescent psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team offering residential treatment programmes for children between the ages of 12- 18 years presenting with a variety of psychological and somatic health problems.

Our international and multicultural interdisciplinary team comprises somatic, psychiatric and integrative medicine physicians, psychotherapists, nurses, nutritionists, and a variety of other complementary therapies and educators. The child/adolescent psychiatrist will take the lead for the psychiatric element of the treatment, working in collaboration with our interdisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and implement the highest quality treatment plan and also longer-term post-treatment care plans and goals.

Your Responsibilities

Working as a key member of the psychiatric team
Taking the lead as psychiatrist for children and adolescents for the duration of their treatment programmes
Carrying out thorough, comprehensive psychiatry assessment, examinations, and treatment planning
Ensuring all necessary investigations, referrals, diagnostics, indicated treatments, and follow-ups are completed
Enabling a strong therapeutic relationship with clients, ensuring the highest quality and utmost professionalism at all times
Collaborating with external specialists in Zurich and across the world, to ensure streamlined and seamless patient-centred psychiatric care for each client
Fostering a unique, collaborative 360 approach to care, working alongside the in-house somatic and integrative medicine teams
Keeping up to date with the latest evidence-based practices and new approaches to care

You are/have

Medical specialist degree in child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy from Switzerland or from an EU/EFTA country (ideally already MEBEKO recognised).
It is a plus if you already hold a license to practice in Zurich, but we can also provide support with the licensing process
Several years of experience in working with children and adolescents in a hospital and/or outpatient setting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent English language skills (C1 level and up) are required. Proficiency in German at a minimum B2 level is mandatory (requirement from the authorities). Any other languages would be an asset
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
Good knowledge of MS Office and good IT skills
A driver’s license (Cat. B) would be an advantage

What we offer

At The Kusnacht Practice AG, you will flourish in an exceptional and distinctive work environment where, as a medical doctor, you will have the power to truly transform lives. As a part of our multidisciplinary team, you will have nearly unlimited access to a wide spectrum of treatment methods, expertise, and resources available in Switzerland. We work closely together, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that sets us apart. With a flat hierarchy, competitive compensation, appealing benefits, modern facilities, and ongoing training, you will have the opportunity to make a profound and lasting difference in the lives of our clients.

Contact Information

If this challenging role sounds like a fit for you, we would love to hear from you! Join us in making a real difference in our clients’ health and wellbeing.

To apply, please click below or email your application in English (including your CV and Letter of Motivation) to: jobs@kusnachtpractice.ch

For additional information, please feel free to message Ivana Suter via WhatsApp at +41 79 915 1675.

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About us

At The Kusnacht Practice, we are passionate about helping clients making sustainable life changes. The Kusnacht Practice is renowned for its absolute, dedicated attention and precision, honesty and transparency in a warm and empathetic environment for all. We are a young, dynamic, rapidly growing business that is highly adaptable and constantly evolving. A career at The Kusnacht Practice means challenging yourself to always see opportunities, think bigger, and go the extra mile in caring for our clients and our team.

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We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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