Night Physician

The Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich treats and cares for mentally ill people of all ages. The over 2500 employees of the 55 different professional profiles contribute in interdisciplinary teams to the holistic care of patients, from assessment through therapy to follow-up care. Our work is based on mutual trust and personal responsibility, and together we promote an innovative corporate culture. As a university clinic, we are successfully involved in national and international research projects. The Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie (KJPP) of the PUK is responsible for child and adolescent psychiatric care in the entire Canton of Zürich. The regional offices are available for all outpatient, child and adolescent psychiatric diagnostics, counseling and therapy for the population within the area of responsibility. Centralized emergency care takes place at our location at Lenggstrasse 31 in Zürich. We are looking for our emergency service as of 1. November 2026, a (fixed-term for 2 years) Night Physician (Assistant Physician) 20% - 100% Your tasks Psychiatric-clinical care of children and adolescents within the framework of the night service Carrying out emergency psychiatric assessments including anamnesis, psychopathological findings and clinical assessment Assessment and treatment of acute psychiatric crises of outpatient and inpatient patients Interdisciplinary cooperation with nursing, psychologists and other specialist disciplines Management of electronic patient records and documentation of treatments Structured handover of relevant information to the day service Your profile Completed medical studies (in the case of a foreign diploma: recognition by MEBEKO required) Interest or experience in child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy or pediatrics desired High clinical competence as well as decision-making ability in emergency situations Independent, responsible and structured way of working Resilience as well as reliability in the night service Very good German language skills in speaking and writing Our offer Responsible and varied activity in a university clinic Work in a motivated and open team Interdisciplinary cooperation Employment conditions according to the cantonal personnel law Attractive social benefits (coverage of 60% of the pension fund contributions) Discounted shopping opportunities, good public transport connections, staff parking spaces and participation in the ZVV-BonusPass Apply online Recruiter Contact: Further information will be gladly provided by KD Dr. Franscini, Chief Physician, write e-mail (<>) We look forward to your complete online application. Please apply exclusively via our online application portal. Applications via e-mail as well as by post cannot be considered for data protection reasons. Work location Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich Lenggstrasse 31, Postfach 363 8032 Zürich Holliger Night Physician (Assistant Physician) The Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich treats and cares for mentally ill people of all ages. The over 2500 employees of the 55 different professional profiles contribute in interdisciplinary teams to the holistic care of patients, from assessment through therapy to follow-up care. Our work is based on mutual trust and personal responsibility, and together we promote an innovative corporate culture. As a university clinic, we are successfully involved in national and international research projects. The Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie (KJPP) of the PUK is responsible for child and adolescent psychiatric care in the entire Canton of Zürich. The regional offices are available for all outpatient, child and adolescent psychiatric diagnostics, counseling and therapy for the population within the area of responsibility. Centralized emergency care takes place at our location at Lenggstrasse 31 in Zürich. We are looking for our emergency service as of 1. November 2026, a (fixed-term for 2 years) Night Physician (Assistant Physician) 20% - 100% Your tasks Psychiatric-clinical care of children and adolescents within the framework of the night service Carrying out emergency psychiatric assessments including anamnesis, psychopathological findings and clinical assessment Assessment and treatment of acute psychiatric crises of outpatient and inpatient patients Interdisciplinary cooperation with nursing, psychologists and other specialist disciplines Management of electronic patient records and documentation of treatments Structured handover of relevant information to the day service Your profile Completed medical studies (in the case of a foreign diploma: recognition by MEBEKO required) Interest or experience in child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy or pediatrics desired High clinical competence as well as decision-making ability in emergency situations Independent, responsible and structured way of working Resilience as well as reliability in the night service Very good German language skills in speaking and writing Our offer Responsible and varied activity in a university clinic Work in a motivated and open team Interdisciplinary cooperation Employment conditions according to the cantonal personnel law Attractive social benefits (coverage of 60% of the pension fund contributions) Discounted shopping opportunities, good public transport connections, staff parking spaces and participation in the ZVV-BonusPass Apply online Recruiter Contact: Further information will be gladly provided by