Healthcare Professional - Forensic Psychiatry

University Clinic for Forensic Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

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per 1 January 2027 or by arrangement

At the Universitäres Psychiatrisches Zentrum Bern (UPZ), the University Clinic for Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology offers inpatient, day-clinic, outpatient, and outreach treatments for people with psychiatric illnesses who are undergoing treatment during deprivation of liberty or as part of court-ordered measures. On our forensic-psychiatric acute ward Etoine, a demanding and versatile working environment awaits you, in which you can contribute and further develop your professional competencies. Together with a dedicated interprofessional team, you will accompany our patients in a structured, milieu-therapeutic setting and make an important contribution to professional and safe treatment. Do you feel addressed? Then we look forward to getting to know you!

Your tasks

• You accompany and care for patients in the forensic-psychiatric acute area in everyday life and support them in coping with their individual challenges
• You undertake nursing and medical-technical tasks within the framework of your competencies and implement medically ordered measures
• You support the patients in promoting their independence and their everyday skills
• You actively participate in the design and implementation of the milieu-therapeutic setting
• You take on internal duties and additional tasks according to the distribution of tasks and perform them independently, reliably, and responsibly
• You recognize changes in the psychological and physical condition of the patients and pass on relevant observations to the treatment team
• You contribute to a safe ward everyday life through your professional appearance, your situation-appropriate actions, and your knowledge of de-escalation
• You show initiative and commitment in the assumption and implementation of assigned tasks
• You work closely with the interprofessional treatment team and participate in the implementation of the individual nursing and treatment planning
• You document your nursing activities and observations carefully and traceably

Your profile

• You have completed training as Fachfrau Gesundheit EFZ or Fachmann Gesundheit EFZ
• You bring many years of experience in nursing, ideally in acute psychiatry or forensics
• You are mentally resilient, remain calm even in challenging situations, and act thoughtfully
• You possess strong social competence and encounter people with a professional, appreciative, and respectful attitude
• You are interested in dealing with people in complex psychiatric treatment situations and bring openness to the forensic field of work
• You have an interest in aggression management and de-escalation and are willing to further develop your competencies in this area
• You work responsibly, reliably, and reflectively and adhere to agreed safety and treatment standards
• You value collaborative cooperation in the interprofessional team and actively contribute to joint processes

The UPZ

As a university clinic, the Universitäre Psychiatrische Zentrum Bern (UPZ) is the leading competence center for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the capital region. It ensures psychiatric care in the Canton of Bern along the entire chain of care, from early detection through outpatient, day-clinic, and inpatient therapies to rehabilitation and forensics. With over 30 locations, the UPZ offers a comprehensive care network. Furthermore, the UPZ makes an important contribution in the areas of teaching, education, further training, and research.

Your contact persons

Manuela Campaniello

Manuela Campaniello answers your subject-specific questions:
T: +41 58 630 87 65
Yanis Emanuel Ryser

Mail: bewerbungen@upz-bern.ch
T: +41 58 630 96 71

Your place of work

Bolligenstrasse 111, 3000 Bern 60