Assistant Physician / Assistant Doctor

The Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich treats and cares for mentally ill people of all ages. The over 2500 employees from 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 Zentrum für Depressionen, Angststörungen und Psychotherapie (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 Lenggstrasse day clinic, which is psychotherapy-oriented and focuses on the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders at the Lenggstrasse location, for a Assistant Physician / Assistant Doctor 80% - 100% Your tasks Psychiatric-psychotherapeutic treatment of patients, primarily with affective disorders and anxiety disorders, in case management within 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 developing assessments as part of the program evaluation Individual therapy planning and therapies, including documentation and reports If necessary, support of research projects in the recruitment of patients, implementation, data collection Work with patients takes place under supervision or in cooperation with the Senior Physician and the Leading Psychologist, as well as the responsible Assistant Physicians and Psychologists. Your profile Medical license (Approbation) as a doctor; 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 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 An exciting field of activity with responsible and versatile tasks Scope for action to contribute innovative ideas and actively shape processes Motivated, competent, and collegial team Personal and professional development opportunities Comprehensive further training offers in an inspiring university environment with good networking Possibility for specialist training and, with potential, development to a specialist FMH Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Interest in scientific activity and teaching activity is desired and supported Possibility to obtain the certificate of competence for interventional psychiatry Employment conditions according to the cantonal personnel law Attractive social benefits (coverage of 60% of 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 nursery 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. (Leading 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. Place of work 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 over 2500 employees from 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 a