Psychologue associé-e - Unité psychiatrique de crise dévolue au handicap mental (13071-PS-230-2026)

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This job ad was AI-translated from French. See original Job summary Hide Join our team as a Psychologist in a crisis psychiatric unit. Work with a multidisciplinary team to support mental health. Tasks Independently manage clinical activities for crisis patients. Participate in training and supervision of interns and assistants. Contribute to research projects and practice development. Skills Master's in Psychology with OFSP specialization in psychotherapy. Expertise in autism spectrum disorders and developmental approaches. Strong collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary network. About the job Psychosocial Associate Psychologist - Psychiatric Crisis Unit Dedicated to Intellectual Disability We are seeking an associate psychologist at a 60% activity rate for the Psychiatric Crisis Unit Dedicated to Intellectual Disability (UPCHM) of the Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders Service (STSA) within the Department of Psychiatry in Cery. Context The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the 5 Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research, and education. The Department of Psychiatry (DP) serves all three life stages. It encompasses the Central, Western, and Northern psychiatric sectors of the canton. Its mission is the comprehensive and multidisciplinary care of children, adolescents, adults, and elderly people suffering from mental disorders. The Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders Service is a structure within the CHUV Department of Psychiatry dedicated to autism spectrum disorders. It coordinates and brings together all related structures in the canton of Vaud involved in supporting people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) throughout their life course and serves as a reference point in the canton of Vaud. Comprising a tertiary centre, hospitalisation and diagnostic units, and regional structures, its activity is conducted in close partnership with professionals working within the structures and professionals involved in autism spectrum disorders. It consists of multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, neuropediatricians, nurses, psychomotor therapists, speech therapists, specialised educators, and researchers who work in close collaboration. The missions of the Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders Service focus on diagnosis, care, and support for minors and adults with ASD, network training, and clinical research. The structures attached to the ASD service include the cantonal autism centre, regional diagnostic centres, two early intervention centres, a specialised kindergarten class, mobile teams for children/adults, a mental development psychiatry section, hospitalisation units, a CHUV reception facility for people with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability, and support groups. The position’s mission is part of a multidisciplinary team. Mission You autonomously ensure clinical activities of supervision and care for patients of the Psychiatric Crisis Unit Dedicated to Intellectual Disability (UPCHM) You participate in postgraduate and continuing education and supervise assistant psychologists and trainees, as well as, where applicable, other members of the interprofessional team You provide training for network professionals both internally and externally You assume management and leadership tasks within the unit You contribute to research projects and/or the development of practices within the unit or the service. Profile You hold a Master’s degree or a licence in psychology You have obtained your FOPH specialisation title in psychotherapy or an equivalent qualification You have expertise in autism spectrum disorders You have in-depth knowledge of developmental, behavioural, and/or ABA approaches You are familiar with the Vaud medico-social network and specialised Vaud institutions You have the capacity for work, interprofessional exchange, and networking. We offer Becoming a collaborator at the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from: First-rate social benefits, 20 days paternity leave, and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave) Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities A 13th salary and 25 days of holiday per year A right to a minimum of three training days per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Centre and partner training centres of the State of Vaud Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighbourhoods for people relocating to Switzerland from abroad Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association Benefits within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on the purchase of electric bicycles) Quality staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates. Contact and application submission Contact for information about the position: Dr Vincent Guinchat, chief physician, tel.: 079 556 69 01. As all applications are processed electronically, please apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the advertisement. If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, please contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70. As part of the recruitment process for this position, if hired, you will be required to provide an original criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas and an identity document. CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we are attentive to different life paths and strive to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application. We kindly ask placement agencies to note that applications submitted directly on our recruitment platform by them are not accepted and cannot be invoiced. Thank you for your understanding.