Psychologist (Master's or Diploma) (m/f/d)

About Us

The Psychosomatic and Psychotherapeutic Department at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen is distinguished by a committed and highly qualified multidisciplinary team collaborating closely across the ward, day clinic, psycho-oncological service, and outpatient care. Professor Erim also leads the Post-Covid Center. The department's treatment approach is multimodal and continuously updated based on the latest scientific findings to ensure exemplary medicine, outstanding research, and top-level patient care.

Role Overview

• Perform screenings and diagnostics to assess psychological distress in cancer patients.
• Provide crisis intervention and supportive psychotherapy in individual, couple, and family settings.
• Collaborate with the oncology team to offer integrated patient care under a liaison model.
• Participate in end-of-life and bereavement support services.

Qualifications and Expertise

• Completed university degree in Psychology (Diploma or Master's equivalent).
• Experience in clinical psychology, preferably with outpatient and inpatient psychotherapy.
• Commitment and empathy toward patients with oncological conditions.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently.
• High psychological resilience.

Additional Advantages

• Possession of a Psycho-oncology certification recognized by the PSO is a plus.

What We Offer

• Structured working hours.
• At least 30 vacation days annually based on a five-day workweek.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration in a stimulating work environment with a motivated and open-minded team.
• Secure employment within the public sector guaranteed by a collective agreement, including supplementary pension benefits from the Federal and State Pension Institution (VBL), with a systemically important employer status.
• Comprehensive and qualified onboarding process.
• Wide-ranging health promotion program.
• Planned remuneration classification according to TV-L, depending on qualifications and individual attributes.

About Working at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen

Universitätsklinikum Erlangen is among Germany's top hospitals and one of the largest employers in the Middle Franconia region. Our success is driven daily by over 10,000 highly skilled employees across various professions. We recognize the importance of every staff member to maintain cutting-edge medicine, excellent research, and superior patient care in the future.

If you seek a role with high social impact and want to contribute to world-class medical care, you will find a fitting place here.

Additional Information

Information regarding vaccination is provided by the employer.