Assistant Physician in Outpatient Psychiatry

We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic assistant physician for our outpatient psychiatry team in Biel, Switzerland. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist to provide high-quality psychiatric care in a supportive and professional environment. You perform psychiatric assessments and diagnose mental disorders in an outpatient setting. You develop and implement individual, needs-based treatment plans. You prescribe and manage psychotropic drugs, monitor effects and side effects, and adjust medication. You conduct psychotherapy sessions using evidence-based methods. You work interprofessionally with psychologists, nursing, social services, and general practitioners to ensure holistic care. You document fully and in a structured manner in the electronic medical record. You participate in case conferences and engage in projects for quality improvement. You continuously keep your specialist knowledge of research and treatment methods up to date. You consistently comply with Swiss health regulations as well as ethical standards. We are looking for a qualified and committed professional to strengthen our psychiatric team. The ideal candidate possesses: Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution Current specialist training in psychiatry Valid Swiss medical license (MEBEKO registration) Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric illnesses and treatments Strong ability for detailed and individual patient care Excellent teamwork skills Fluent command of the German language; knowledge of the French language is an advantage Experience in psychiatric care (inpatient experience is an advantage) Understanding of the Swiss healthcare system and relevant legislation If you meet these qualifications and want to passionately make a positive impact on psychiatric care, you should apply. As local facilities that rely on multidisciplinary expertise in the service of patients, Spital Moutier and Spital Saint-Imier offer high-quality services in the areas of somatic and mental health. With around 1’200 employees, the hospitals and medical centers of Réseau de l’Arc cover the medical needs of a population of over 50’000 inhabitants. They are characterized by their dynamism, their modern infrastructures, and their continuous commitment to high-quality and local healthcare. As part of the reinforcement of our outpatient center in the competence area for mental health in Biel, we are looking for a: The Psychiatric Ambulatory in Biel is part of Réseau de l’Arc and offers comprehensive psychiatric care for adults in the region. Our dedicated interdisciplinary team works in a modern environment with a focus on patient-centered treatment, continuing education, and collegial exchange.