Specialist Psychologist Neuropsychology / Assistant Psychologist in advanced training (EAN)

As part of the Neuro medical division, the University Clinic for Neurology is one of the three most important strategic focuses of the Inselspital Bern and, with over 500 employees, the largest neurological clinic in Switzerland. The task of outpatient neuropsychology within the University Neurorehabilitation consists of the diagnostics and therapy of patients with acquired brain injuries of various etiologies.

To reinforce our outpatient neuropsychology team at the Inselspital, Wilhelm-Fabry Haus location, we are looking for a new employee.

What awaits you

• Neuropsychological therapy after brain injuries and neurological diseases (disease processing, acceptance therapy, professional reintegration)
• Planning and implementation of neuropsychological diagnostics for questions regarding brain injuries and neurological diseases
• Written reporting for the referrers (behavioral observation and behavioral analysis as well as statements on therapy content, ability to work, and driving suitability)
• Close interdisciplinary cooperation with the other specialist departments (occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy, medical staff)
• Counseling of patients and relatives regarding brain injury- or disease-related deficits and therapies to be carried out
• Active participation in staff training by imparting neuropsychological basics, diagnostics, and therapy methods

What you bring with you

• Master's degree in psychology as well as specialist title in neuropsychology FSP or EAN or an equivalent advanced training from another country (if the specialist title is not yet available, advanced training is required in any case)
• Experience with neurological patients is mandatory, as is experience in the field of neurorehabilitation an advantage
• Responsible, flexible, and resilient personality with high social competence, enjoyment of interdisciplinary cooperation, therapeutic work (especially professional reintegration) and interest in clinical work with neurological patients
• Very good German skills in speaking and writing, good French and English skills in spoken language as well as profound user knowledge in MS Office

Our offer

• Demanding and varied activity in the field of outpatient neuropsychology
• In addition to internal team supervision/intervision, there is a regular, also cross-disciplinary training and further education offer
• An experienced, motivated, collegial and interdisciplinary working team
• Possibility to contribute own ideas and help shape developments

Questions about the position?

Further information will be gladly provided by

Prof. Dr. Penner, Iris-Katharina
Lead Psychologist

+41 31 63 2 97 51