Responsable d'unité sociale au sein du Service de psychiatrie de liaison

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This job ad was AI-translated from French. See original Job summary Hide Join the CHUV as a social unit manager in psychiatry! Exciting opportunity with supportive work environment. Tasks Lead a team of five social assistants in psychiatry liaison services. Support and develop team skills while fostering collaboration. Manage resources and ensure quality of social services provided. Skills Bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent required. Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset needed. Experience with mental health challenges and social networks essential. About the job Psychosocial Social Unit Manager within the Liaison Psychiatry Service The Psychiatry Department of the CHUV is looking for a social unit manager at a workload between 80% and 90%, for the Liaison Psychiatry Service (PLI). The starting date is scheduled for 1 September 2026. 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, the CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research, and education. The Liaison Psychiatry Service (PLI) meets the psychiatric care needs of patients hospitalised at the CHUV as well as the population of the Lausanne region. It brings together several complementary units, including a psychiatric emergency reception unit, a specialised liaison psychiatry unit, the gender/transgender dysphoria consultation, as well as the Vaud anorexia bulimia centre (abC), active at the Lausanne and Saint-Loup sites. The service also manages the Vaud Psychological Unit (CPV), strengthening its role in crisis management and mental health intervention at the cantonal level. In this context, the position of Social Unit Manager (RUS) is part of the various units of the PLI and combines management, coordination, and clinical activity responsibilities. Mission You lead and coordinate a team of five social workers working within the liaison psychiatry services of the Central psychiatric sector You supervise, support, and develop the skills of your team while fostering a collaborative working environment You organise activities, manage human resources, and ensure the quality of social services You harmonise and develop professional practices in accordance with institutional standards You provide support in complex situations and contribute to service projects You represent the unit to internal and external partners You develop and maintain collaborations with partners in the medico-social, legal, and community networks You promote continuity of care between different care services and the living environment You maintain a significant clinical activity to retain an in-depth knowledge of field realities You conduct social assessments, support complex situations, and coordinate housing, discharge, and integration projects You support patients, their relatives, and teams in social, administrative, and legal procedures. Profile You hold a Bachelor of Arts HES-SO in social work, social service orientation, or an equivalent qualification (SEFRI recognition required for foreign diplomas) You have management experience or a strong interest in team leadership You are able to organise, prioritise, and manage activities in a complex, multi-site environment You know how to support, assist, and help collaborators progress You possess excellent interpersonal skills and appreciate interprofessional collaboration You are comfortable developing and maintaining a network of internal and external partners You have experience supporting people with mental health disorders You master social insurance, the Vaud medico-social network, as well as administrative, legal, and housing structures You have good analytical and intervention skills in complex social situations You demonstrate autonomy, flexibility, a collaborative spirit, and are solution-oriented You hold a driving licence. Depending on profile, the salary class will be between level 10 and level 11. We offer Becoming a collaborator of the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from: First-class 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 month salary and 25 days of annual leave 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 offered 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: Joëlle Tena, social worker, head of service, tel.: 079 556 89 61 As all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to 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 The CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application. 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