Psychotherapist with a focus on Queer Health 60-100%

Do you want to engage for the mental health of the LGBTQIA+ community and work in an open, supportive environment? For our psychotherapy team, we are looking for you by arrangement: a committed and empathetic personality as a psychotherapist 60-100%.

The Checkpoint Zurich is a health center for queer people and one of the largest in Switzerland for HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and sexual health. With us, you can expect not only a meaningful job in the heart of Zurich, right by the main train station, but also a work environment that lives diversity and inclusion. You benefit from 6 weeks of vacation, 30 minutes of paid break daily, and above-average benefits from the pension fund. Above all, you will find a place here where you can be who you are and contribute to an open and colorful diversity with your work.

Are you a psychotherapist, committed and competent? Then we are looking for you!

Your tasks

• Conducting psychotherapeutic assessments and treatments for gay, queer, and trans people with complex mental and psychosocial issues

• Individual psychotherapeutic support with queer-affirmative and trauma-sensitive approaches

• Interdisciplinary collaboration with doctors, nursing, social counseling, and other professionals at Checkpoint

• Participation in case discussions and joint treatment planning in the interprofessional team

• Contributing to projects and the further development of services in the area of queer health at Checkpoint

What you bring

• Completed master's degree in psychology and a federally recognized psychotherapy title (completed or already very advanced training)

• Strong openness, sensitivity, and genuine interest in diverse life realities, especially in the context of different sexual orientations and gender identities

• Ideally, experience working with queer clientele or a strong motivation to delve into topics such as trans health and substance use

• Independent and responsible working style, high communication skills, as well as resilience and flexibility in daily work

• Enjoyment in direct contact with a diverse community

What you can expect from us

Work in our unique, colorful, and dynamic environment at Checkpoint Zurich and experience an inspiring work atmosphere. You can expect a workplace right at Zurich's main train station as well as flexible working hours with the possibility to work until 8:30 PM. Friday is a fixed working day due to team planning. Become part of a strong team that supports you and achieves great things together! You can find more information about our benefits on our page.

Apply in under 1 minute and become part of our team!

Questions? Dominique Emch, Senior Psychologist, is available for questions via email [email protected].

The Checkpoint is supported by the two organizations Sexual Health Zurich and Arud Center for Addiction Medicine.

For inquiries:

Kerstin Kastenhofer
HR Specialist Recruiting & HR Projects
+41 58 360 50 00
[email protected]