Neuropsychologist 40 - 80%

Neuropsychologist 40 - 80% # Justizvollzug und Wiedereingliederung (JuWe) Zürich is a departmental office of the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs of the Canton of Zurich and employs around 1-400 people from diverse professions. JuWe is primarily responsible for the execution of court sentences and the conduct of pretrial detention. For the employees of the office, the prevention of recidivism and the successful social reintegration of convicted persons are of particular importance. Der Psychiatrisch-Psychologische Dienst (PPD) is one of the eight main departments of JuWe. As one of the largest institutions for forensic psychotherapy and psychiatry in Switzerland, it specializes in the recidivism-preventing treatment of violent and sexual offenders in custody and in freedom. The range of treatment services extends from court-ordered measures to basic psychiatric care therapies. The Neuropsychology specialist service is currently being established and is developing into a central specialist unit for neuropsychological issues within the PPD.  This appeals to you ### • Independent planning, implementation, and documentation of test-diagnostic assessments for forensic clients in adolescence and adulthood • Creation of neuropsychological reports • Participation in interdisciplinary case discussions and close cooperation, especially with colleagues working in psychotherapy and psychiatry • Participation in the further development of concepts, processes, and professional standards • If interested, taking on professional and personnel leadership tasks This is you ### • You have a completed degree in psychology and are in advanced postgraduate training in neuropsychology or have already completed it • Several years of practical experience in neuropsychological diagnostics is expected, ideally with a focus on the diagnostics of ADHD and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Experience in conducting neurofeedback is an advantage • You work carefully and value precise written work, both in documentation and reporting. Evaluation and team-oriented feedback should be used for continuous professional development • In addition, you are interested in neuropsychological issues with forensic clientele and appreciate an environment in which responsibility can be taken and shaped This awaits you ### • A collegial working atmosphere in which appreciation, openness, and genuine interest in one another are lived • A demanding activity in an interdisciplinary team that systematically reflects on and jointly develops assessment and treatment courses • Diverse training and development opportunities in a training facility for forensic psychiatry and psychotherapy (Category A) recognized by the Swiss Institute for Medical Education and Training (SIWF) • A professional, structured working environment with a clear quality standard (ISO 9001:2015), regular evaluation, and connection to practice-oriented research And now? ### Simply send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to getting to know you. Do you have questions about the position? Matthias Stürm, Head of Department PPD, is happy to be your contact person at +41 43 258 35 20. Questions regarding the application process will be answered by the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 258 34 28. JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Arbeiten bei JuWe | Kanton Zürich (zh.ch).