Médecin pédopsychiatre référent·e du domaine de la santé des enfants et des jeunes 30 %

Join Our Team as a Pediatric Psychiatrist

As a pediatric psychiatrist, you will play a vital role within the Directorate General of Health, attached to the Office of the Cantonal Doctor (OMC). Your expertise will be essential in providing medical assessments within the Inter-Service Cell (CIS 1) and contributing to the management of pediatric psychiatric cases at the cantonal level.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical expertise within the Inter-Service Cell (CIS 1) to propose youth projects and orientations for young individuals in difficulty within post-compulsory education structures.
• Conduct comprehensive medical, psycho-social evaluations of youth in difficulty and offer medical advice and expertise to orientation network stakeholders regarding physical, mental, and social health.
• Ensure the quality of services provided by school doctors, particularly concerning mental health issues, and collaborate with the responsible physician for health promotion and prevention within schools.
• Support and advise school physicians and educational institutions on mental health issues related to children and youth.
• Respond to requests from school nurses and/or management of compulsory, post-compulsory, and specialized pedagogy institutions concerning mental health.
• Provide pediatric psychiatric expertise for the Early Support Program and overall mental health cases of children and youth managed by the Directorate General of Health (DGS).
• Contribute to the implementation of the strategic health promotion and prevention plan for children and youth (PSPEJ) within your area of expertise.
• Bring in professional expertise by analyzing and advising on mental health projects in line with the PSPEJ.

Qualifications

• Federal medical degree or equivalent qualification, ideally supplemented by a Master's in Public Health.
• FMH specialist title in child and adolescent psychiatry.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in pediatric psychiatry.
• At least 3 years of practical experience in the medical follow-up of children and/or adolescents and their families.
• Strong knowledge of the healthcare and educational system in the Canton of Vaud.
• Ability to work interdisciplinarily.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
• Decisiveness, determination, a sense of responsibility, and a commitment to public service ethics.
• Strong listening and communication skills, coupled with a collaborative spirit.
• Good understanding of AI structures and suitable vocational training.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Compensation details are available in accordance with the applicable regulations for the remuneration of chief physicians at CHUV.

For further information, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Marie-Claude Grivat, Deputy to the Cantonal Doctor responsible for children's and youth health.