Deputy Ward Manager / Deputy Ward Manager, Day Clinic for Adolescents

The Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich treats and cares for mentally ill people of all ages. The over 2500 employees of the 55 different professions contribute in interdisciplinary teams to the holistic care of patients, from assessment through therapy to aftercare. Our work is based on mutual trust and individual responsibility, and we collectively promote an innovative corporate culture. As a university clinic, we are successfully involved in national and international research projects. For our day clinic in the Zentrum für Jugendpsychiatrie (ZJP), we are looking for as of 1. November 2026 or by arrangement a Day Clinics - Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich (PUK) Deputy Ward Manager / Deputy Ward Manager, Day Clinic for Adolescents 80-90% Your tasks Taking over the technical, organizational, and personnel leadership of a small team of nursing and social pedagogy in close cooperation with the senior medical management as well as the ward managers Co-shaping the strategic and operational further development of the day clinic as well as participation in cross-departmental working groups Promoting professional, interdisciplinary cooperation as well as efficient processes in daily ward life Ensuring pedagogical and nursing care, which is oriented towards best practice and ethical-moral aspects Designing a resource-promoting milieu-therapeutic treatment setting as well as implementation of the nursing process in the key person system including crisis accompaniment Your profile You place the adolescents and their individual needs at the center of your actions Completed vocational training in the field of nursing or social pedagogy (proof of recognition for foreign degrees) Professional experience in the psychiatric or social-pedagogical child and/or youth sector as well as initial leadership experience is an advantage You work independently, take responsibility, and make well-founded decisions Our offer Clinic, research, and teaching united: Working in a university environment with international networking Knowledge that moves you forward: Extensive training, advanced, and continuing education offers Together for people: Interdisciplinary cooperation for holistic psychiatric care Health in focus: Various sports offers, green oases, as well as an internal clinic care team Sustainable on the move: Participation in the ZVV-BonusPass or Generalabonnement Future provision with added value: 60% employer contribution to the pension fund Apply online Contact: Alber Ward Manager is happy to assist you with any questions. We look forward to your application! Workplace Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich Lenggstrasse 31, Postfach 363 8032 Zürich Amanda Döbeli Deputy Ward Manager / Deputy Ward Manager, Day Clinic for Adolescents The Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich treats and cares for mentally ill people of all ages. The over 2500 employees of the 55 different professions contribute in interdisciplinary teams to the holistic care of patients, from assessment through therapy to aftercare. Our work is based on mutual trust and individual responsibility, and we collectively promote an innovative corporate culture. As a university clinic, we are successfully involved in national and international research projects. For our day clinic in the Zentrum für Jugendpsychiatrie (ZJP), we are looking for as of 1. November 2026 or by arrangement a Day Clinics - Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich (PUK) Deputy Ward Manager / Deputy Ward Manager, Day Clinic for Adolescents 80-90% Your tasks Taking over the technical, organizational, and personnel leadership of a small team of nursing and social pedagogy in close cooperation with the senior medical management as well as the ward managers Co-shaping the strategic and operational further development of the day clinic as well as participation in cross-departmental working groups Promoting professional, interdisciplinary cooperation as well as efficient processes in daily ward life Ensuring pedagogical and nursing care, which is oriented towards best practice and ethical-moral aspects Designing a resource-promoting milieu-therapeutic treatment setting as well as implementation of the nursing process in the key person system including crisis accompaniment Your profile You place the adolescents and their individual needs at the center of your actions Completed vocational training in the field of nursing or social pedagogy (proof of recognition for foreign degrees) Professional experience in the psychiatric or social-pedagogical child and/or youth sector as well as initial leadership experience is an advantage You work independently, take responsibility, and make well-founded decisions Our offer Clinic, research, and teaching united: Working in a university environment with international networking Knowledge that moves you forward: Extensive training, advanced, and continuing education offers Together for people: Interdisciplinary cooperation for holistic psychiatric care Health in focus: Various sports offers, green oases, as well as an internal clinic care team Sustainable on the move: Participation in the ZVV-BonusPass or Generalabonnement Future provision with added value: 60% employer contribution to the pension fund Apply online Contact: Alber Ward Manager is happy to assist you with any questions. 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