PSYCHOLOGIST FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

• 02 October 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Founex

Psychologist for children and adolescents

Founded in 1924, the Ecole Internationale de Genève (Ecolint) welcomes 4'500 students aged 3 to 18 representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1'250 female and male collaborators from all over the world are distributed across our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and the Campus des Nations in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).

Within our 7 schools, our students benefit from international education and very high-quality bilingual supervision.

To fulfill our mission of "Educating students to be world citizens who have the courage and the ability to create together a just and joyful tomorrow", each staff member can rely on our hundred years of experience, our constant desire to innovate, as well as our strong humanitarian values. Thanks to our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to offering our staff excellent training opportunities.

The La Châtaigneraie campus is located in the heart of the picturesque landscapes of Founex, between fields and villages, with a view of Lake Geneva. Combining historic buildings and modern infrastructure, the campus hosts approximately 1,600 students, from primary to secondary. We are an IB World School also offering the Swiss Maturité. Our programs are based on the IB "Learner Profile", helping students to become reflective, balanced, responsible, and caring world citizens.

La Châtaigneraie (Secondary)

PSYCHOLOGIST FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

La Châtaigneraie Campus - Secondary

To accompany students in their personal, social, and academic development in order to foster an inclusive and balanced learning environment.

In brief:

• Campus: La Châtaigneraie - Founex (Secondary)
• Department: Student Support Services
• Type of contract: Temporary contract (January to June 2027, with the possibility of extension for the 2027/2028 school year)
• Working time: Part-time (20 hours per week, 40 weeks per year)
• Start date: 11 January 2027
• Reference: 200 025
• Application deadline: 15 October 2026

Your role and responsibilities:

The candidate will work with students (individually or in groups), parents, staff, and teachers to support students facing personal and social development issues, academic difficulties, or other concerns. He/she will provide a wide range of services to students, ranging from assessment and diagnosis to crisis intervention and follow-up.

• Collaborate with the teaching team, parents, and families to provide support and advice to students.
• Work in close collaboration with all Secondary staff to support and advise on inclusion processes.
• Work in close collaboration with students and the teaching team of the support services (Learning Support and Extended Support Programme).
• Identify assessment needs and accompany the school team as well as the family in guidance towards appropriate external professionals; ensure liaison and collaborate with external specialists for the follow-up of specific situations.
• Implement programs in class and in small groups to promote the social and emotional development of students.

Profile sought:

Qualifications and experience:

• Master's in child and adolescent clinical psychology.
• Authorization to practice psychology in the canton of Vaud.
• At least 5 years of experience with children/adolescents in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of local organizations and resources dealing with issues related to childhood in general, and mental health in particular, is essential.
• Mastery of English or French, with an excellent operational knowledge of the other language (C1 level).

Personal qualities:

• Empathy, rigor, and adaptability.
• Sensitivity to diversity and multiculturalism.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

How to apply?

Candidates are requested to apply online via our recruitment platform, including:

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
• A cover letter
• The contact details of three references (including your current or most recent employer).

Applications should be addressed to Mme Soraya Sayed Hassen, Campus and Secondary Director at La Châtaigneraie, before 15 October 2026, mentioning reference 200 025.

Please note

The Ecole Internationale de Genève values and encourages diversity within its staff. As such, we solicit applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences. The School is very seriously committed to protecting and promoting the well-being of children. For any selected application, rigorous background and child protection checks adapted to the position will be carried out. These checks include preliminary verifications with former employers and authorities.