Peer Mental Health Practitioner - 60% — Centre Neuchâtelois de Psychiatrie (CNP)
NewCHF 36'300 - 54'900
Centre Neuchâtelois de Psychiatrie (CNP) · La Tène (NE)
- Location
- La Tène
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Today
SalaryCHF 36'300 - 54'900
Role overview
The CNP is looking for a Mental Health Peer Practitioner at 60%.
This position offers a collaborative and rewarding work environment.
- The CNP is looking for a Mental Health Peer Practitioner at 60%.
- This position offers a collaborative and rewarding work environment.
- Intervene with patients by sharing their recovery experience.
- Promote the empowerment and participation of beneficiaries in activities.
- Peer practitioner diploma in mental health or equivalent required.
- As part of your role, you will be required to intervene in complementarity with the healthcare teams, without clinical action, while respecting the professional limits of the role and: o share in a professional and controlled manner elements of your experience and your recovery journey, when this is useful to inspire, support and empower patients in their own process o promote hope, empowerment and active participation of beneficiaries in the activities offered o collaborate closely with the healthcare team to promote the reduction of stigma and respect for the point of view of patients o work in a network, in particular with the Association Neuchâteloise d'Accueil et d'Action Psychiatrique o lead or co-lead activities intended for patients o observe, transmit and link lived experiences to relevant theoretical notions to support the team in its practices o organize and plan your interventions in accordance with the mandate given and institutional priorities The skills required for this position are as follows: o hold a Peer diploma mental health practitioner (CAS PPSM) or a title deemed equivalent (DU peer aid) o be able to interact with people with psychiatric disorders. o know the local network, external resources and professional partners. o master oral and written communication in French in a clear and understandable manner. o demonstrate autonomy and know how to organize interventions effectively. o demonstrate good listening, communication and creating a climate of trust skills. o work collaboratively and actively contribute to the team’s objectives.
Main responsibilities
- Intervene with patients by sharing their recovery experience.
- Promote the empowerment and participation of beneficiaries in activities.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to reduce stigma. Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in French.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
- The CNP aims to rehabilitate patients suffering from mental disorders through the adoption of an integrated and community psychiatry model
- it implements public policies for the promotion and prevention of mental health
- it acts as a reference center in the field of professional training and research in psychiatry.
- The Adult Department is looking for, for hospital units, a: Peer practitioner in mental health
- 60% The role of the PPSM is recovery-oriented and involves a specific professional posture based on hope, self-determination and the thoughtful use of experience.
Key requirements
- Peer practitioner diploma in mental health or equivalent required.
- As part of your role, you will be required to intervene in complementarity with the healthcare teams, without clinical action, while respecting the professional limits of the role and: o share in a professional and controlled manner elements of your experience and your recovery journey, when this is useful to inspire, support and empower patients in their own process o promote hope, empowerment and active participation of beneficiaries in the activities offered o collaborate closely with the healthcare team to promote the reduction of stigma and respect for the point of view of patients o work in a network, in particular with the Association Neuchâteloise d'Accueil et d'Action Psychiatrique o lead or co-lead activities intended for patients o observe, transmit and link lived experiences to relevant theoretical notions to support the team in its practices o organize and plan your interventions in accordance with the mandate given and institutional priorities The skills required for this position are as follows: o hold a Peer diploma mental health practitioner (CAS PPSM) or a title deemed equivalent (DU peer aid) o be able to interact with people with psychiatric disorders. o know the local network, external resources and professional partners. o master oral and written communication in French in a clear and understandable manner. o demonstrate autonomy and know how to organize interventions effectively. o demonstrate good listening, communication and creating a climate of trust skills. o work collaboratively and actively contribute to the team’s objectives.
- Diploma as a Peer Mental Health Practitioner or equivalent
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in French
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience with individuals with psychiatric disorders
- Knowledge of local network and external resources Autonomy and organizational skills
- Strong listening and communication abilities
- Collaboration and contribution to team objectives
Application process
- Start of employment: to be agreed Place of work: Préfargier site Type of contract: Permanent contract (CDI) Complete application files (cover letter, CV, diplomas, certificates and work certificates) must be sent by direct online application. Marin 2074 La Tène
Contacts
- An establishment under cantonal public law, the CNP has the mission of leading the health policy of the canton of Neuchâtel in the field of mental health, in collaboration with partner institutions.
Additional details
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to reduce stigma.
- The CNP aims to rehabilitate patients suffering from mental disorders through the adoption of an integrated and community psychiatry model; it implements public policies for the promotion and prevention of mental health; it acts as a reference center in the field of professional training and research in psychiatry.
- Start of employment: to be agreed Place of work: Préfargier site Type of contract: Permanent contract (CDI) Complete application files (cover letter, CV, diplomas, certificates and work certificates) must be sent by direct online application. Marin 2074 La Tène
Notes and original content
- Start of employment: to be agreed Place of work: Préfargier site Type of contract: Permanent contract (CDI) Complete application files (cover letter, CV, diplomas, certificates and work certificates) must be sent by direct online application.
- Marin 2074 La Tène
Questions about this listing
What salary does Centre Neuchâtelois de Psychiatrie (CNP) offer for this role?
Centre Neuchâtelois de Psychiatrie (CNP) lists CHF 36'300 - 54'900 gross per year for this position in La Tène. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
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