Assistant Physician / Assistant Doctor

The Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich treats and cares for mentally ill people of all ages. The more than 2500 employees of the 55 different professional profiles contribute in interdisciplinary teams to the holistic care of patients, from assessment through therapy to aftercare. 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 engaged in national and international research projects. As a leading clinic for adult psychiatry and psychotherapy in Switzerland, we not only fulfill the care mandate of the Canton of Zürich, but also act as a university institution with the research and teaching mandate of the Universität Zürich. At 8 locations, including five clinical facilities and one research center, over 1000 dedicated employees shape a versatile and dynamic working environment. Here you have the opportunity to actively contribute to a significant institution. The Center for Depression, Anxiety Disorders and Psychotherapy (Chief Physician and Center Director Prof. Dr. med. Olbrich) offers an extensive inpatient, outpatient and day-clinic therapy range and comprehensive diagnostic assessment possibilities for people with affective disorders and other mental illnesses. As a university center, we also develop new therapeutic approaches such as the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to constantly further develop the treatment of people with complex clinical pictures. From August/September 2026, we are looking for the following for our psychotherapy-oriented day clinic Lenggstrasse with a focus on the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders at the Lenggstrasse location: Assistant Physician / Assistant Doctor 80% - 100% Your tasks Psychiatric-psychotherapeutic treatment of patients, primarily with affective disorders and anxiety disorders, in case management in the day-clinic setting (partly also outpatient treatments) Psychotherapeutic individual and group therapies Continuation, quality assurance and expansion of the day-clinic offering Conducting preliminary interviews as well as establishing assessments as part of the evaluation of the programs Individual therapy planning and therapies, including documentation and reports If necessary, support of research projects in the recruitment of patients, implementation, data collection The work with patients takes place under supervision or in cooperation with the Senior Physician and the Lead Psychologist as well as the responsible assistant physicians and psychologists. Your profile License to practice medicine (Approbation) as a physician; mandatory requirements: presence of the Swiss professional recognition MEBEKO = 1. Recognized diploma (no registration) & 2. MEBEKO German entry, to be submitted with the application Interest in further training to become a specialist doctor FMH Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Started or completed further training in psychotherapy Team and communication skills Patient orientation as well as openness towards innovative treatment concepts Clinical experience as well as experience with psychotherapeutic treatments Research background is an advantage Our offer Hospitation before a potential employment Independent work in a specialized team with regular internal and external supervision A fascinating field of activity with responsible and versatile tasks Scope for action to bring in innovative ideas and actively shape processes Motivated, competent and collegial team Personal and professional development opportunities Comprehensive further training opportunities in an inspiring university environment with good networking Possibility for specialist medical training and, with potential, development to a specialist doctor FMH Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Interest in scientific and teaching activities are desired and encouraged Possibility to obtain the certificate of competence for interventional psychiatry Employment conditions according to the cantonal personnel law Attractive social benefits (assumption of 60% of the pension fund contributions) Discounted shopping opportunities as well as sports offers, participation in the ZVV-BonusPass/Generalabonnement, staff restaurant with subsidized prices or Lunch Checks (location dependent), company-owned daycare center and much more. Apply online Contact: Further information will be gladly provided by Dr. med. (RUS) Liliia Akhmetova (Senior Physician a. i.), Tel. or Dr. phil. (Lead Psychologist), Tel. . We look forward to your online application directly via our job portal, stating the desired period of employment. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position. Work location Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich Lenggstrasse 31, Postfach 363 8032 Zürich Assistant Physician / Assistant Doctor The Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich treats and cares for mentally ill people of all ages. The more than 2500 employees of the 55 different professional profiles contribute in interdisciplinary teams to the holistic care of patients, from assessment through therapy to aftercare. 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 engaged in national and international research projects. As a leading clinic for adult psychiatry and psychotherapy in Switzerland, we not only fulfill the care mandate of the Canton of Zürich, but also act as a