Oberärztin / Oberarzt Forensik — Universitäre Psychiatrische Dienste Bern (UPD)
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 57 days ago
Full description
University Clinic for Forensic Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
At the Guard Station (BEWA) you can expect a special medical field of activity at the interface of psychiatry, somatic acute medicine and forensic psychiatry. They treat people in detention with complex psychiatric and somatic diseases and work closely with the specialist disciplines of the acute hospital. At the Forensic Day Clinic (FTK) in Burgdorf, you design and take responsibility for the psychiatric-psychotherapeutic treatment of people in deprivation of liberty in a daily clinical setting. Both offers are part of the forensic supply triangle of the UPZ and offer you an exceptionally versatile field of activity. They combine forensic-psychiatric expertise with somatic medicine, actively shape innovative care offerings and work in an interdisciplinary environment that enables professional exchange and new perspectives. Looking for a special task in Bern and Burgdorf? We look forward to your application. Become part of our team and actively shape the forensic care in the canton of Bern.
Their tasks
- Medical Responsibility – You take on senior responsibility for psychiatric care at BEWA and FTK – in close cooperation with a committed, interdisciplinary team
- Patient care – They ensure high-quality, evidence-based and guideline-compliant forensic-psychiatric-psychotherapeutic treatment
- Supervision and training – They supervise assistant doctors: inside and actively shape their professional development
- Conceptual work – You participate in the further development of clinical concepts and bring your ideas and expertise to a multi-professional environment
- Background service – You participate in the senior medical background service of the clinic for psychiatry and psychotherapy
- Research – They support ongoing research projects and can develop their own projects as part of the clinic’s research concept if they are interested.
Your profile
- Professional qualification – You have the specialist title of psychiatry and psychotherapy with MEBEKO recognition in foreign diplomas or are already well advanced in further education
- Interest in forensics – They are motivated to further develop in the field of forensics and ideally bring initial forensic-psychiatric knowledge.
- Leadership & Organization – You have leadership experience, organizational skills and interest in leadership and further education responsibility
- Collaboration – Teamwork, communication strength and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration set you apart
- Development – They show great commitment to the continuous development of the department
- Language – You have very good oral and written knowledge of German
The UPZ
The Universitäre Psychiatrische Zentrum Bern (UPZ) is the leading centre of excellence for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the capital region. It ensures psychiatric care in the canton of Bern along the entire supply chain, from early diagnosis to outpatient, day-care and inpatient therapies to rehabilitation and forensics. With more than 30 locations, the UPZ offers a comprehensive supply network. In addition, the UPZ makes an important contribution in the areas of teaching, training and further education as well as research.
Your place of work
University Psychiatric Center Bern (UPZ) Bolligenstrasse 111, 3000 Bern 60
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universitäre Psychiatrische Dienste Bern (UPD) offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Bern is CHF 115'000 - 160'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Universitäre Psychiatrische Dienste Bern (UPD). The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universitäre Psychiatrische Dienste Bern (UPD) offer?
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