Psychotherapist Forensics Bern

In forensic psychotherapy, you work where treatment and security come together. In the Canton of Bern, we are looking for a psychotherapist with a workload of 80 - 100 % as of 1 October 2026 or by arrangement. In a therapeutic center for adult male offenders with mental disorders and addictive diseases, you will take over psychotherapeutic case management in inpatient measures enforcement.

What awaits you in this responsible task

• You will take over the psychotherapeutic case management of mentally disordered offenders within the interdisciplinary framework of inpatient measures enforcement
• You will work closely with other specialists of the psychiatric-psychological service
• You will design the therapeutic treatment in the tension between the therapy mandate and enforcement security

What you bring with you

• Completed studies in clinical psychology as well as completed or advanced training in psychotherapy
• Knowledge and experience in or interest in forensic psychology and psychotherapy
• Resilience, structured way of working and good skills for interdisciplinary work
• French language skills are desirable

What distinguishes you

• Confident, calm action when dealing with a demanding clientele
• Clarity and commitment in therapeutic relationship management
• Enjoyment of interdisciplinary cooperation in measures enforcement

What your future employer offers you

• Financial and temporal support for further training towards the title Fachpsychologin or Fachpsychologe für Psychotherapie FSP
• Very good supervision opportunities
• Employment conditions according to the cantonal personnel and salary regulations
• Workplace at the Zihlkanal in a quiet, close-to-nature environment
• Integration into a correctional system with around 1'000 employees and a broad professional network

Additionally for applicants from the EU

• Support with the SRK or MEBEKO recognition of your diploma
• Support with the organization of your travel to Switzerland
• Support with the search for accommodation through our internal rental department

Contact & Application

If you would like to use your psychotherapeutic expertise in a forensic context, we look forward to getting to know you.

👤 Contact person: Nicole Seiler-Witt, Head of Sales and Talent Acquisition

📧 E-Mail: talents@seiro.ch
📞 Telephone: +41 41 553 01 65
💬 WhatsApp: +41 76 361 88 70 (Initial contact easily possible via WhatsApp)
🌐 Website: seiro.ch

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