Forensic Psychotherapist

80 %

per 1. January 2027 or by arrangement

"A critical look at complex cases - and the conviction that change is possible"

Your responsibility:

• Implementation of offense-preventive, psychotherapeutic treatments for adolescents and young adults both inpatient and outpatient (incl. diagnostics, prognostics, reporting, documentation and if necessary crisis intervention)
• Active cooperation and interdisciplinary networking, especially in the interdisciplinary core treatment team (social pedagogy and vocational training)
• Advising and supporting the social pedagogical and work-agogic sectors in risk-related as well as diagnostic issues and in the presence of mental disorders
• (Co-)leadership of group therapies
• Collaboration on placement assessments

Your background:

• Completed psychology studies
• Started or already completed additional psychotherapeutic training
• Clinical or forensic prior experience
• Interest in forensic issues and modern forensic treatment principles as well as in long-term and complex treatment processes
• Risk-oriented way of working with a simultaneously promoting-appreciative attitude towards the admitted persons
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment of interdisciplinary working methods
• Possession of driving license B and an impeccable record

For questions regarding the position

Aurea Haueter
Leitung Psychologisch-Forensischer Dienst
061 552 23 04

For questions regarding the application process

Aurea Haueter
Leitung Psychologisch-Forensischer Dienst
061 552 23 04

Arxhof, Massnahmenzentrum für junge Erwachsene

The MZjE Arxhof is an institution of the Nordwest- und Innerschweizer Strafvollzugskonkordat and offers space for 46 young male offenders between 17 and 25 years old. The MZjE Arxhof provides the adolescents and young adults with the ability for independent and offense-free living through pedagogical and therapeutic measures as well as vocational training.

What defines us

You work in a highly professional team with a lot of interdisciplinary exchange. A varied field of work and the opportunity for conceptual co-design await you. We offer detailed induction, team and case supervision as well as regular further training. And all of this embedded in a wonderful and inspiring landscape.