Stellenbeschreibung
Join the CNP as a Psychomotrician to enhance mental health care. Work in a supportive environment focused on rehabilitation and community psychiatry.
Tasks
- Conduct psychomotor assessments for prevention and therapy.
- Support the holistic care of children and adolescents in hospital.
- Implement body-based therapies using various techniques.
Skills
- Degree in psychomotricity or equivalent required; experience in psychiatric care preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail needed.
- Creative and enthusiastic approach to therapy is essential.
Canton public law institution, the CNP is tasked with leading the health policy of the canton of Neuchâtel in the field of mental health, in collaboration with partner institutions. 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 centre in the field of professional training and research in psychiatry.
Any designation of person or function is understood to apply equally to masculine and feminine forms.
The Nursing Directorate is looking to complete its paramedical team within the child and adolescent psychiatry hospital unit (H1) with a:
Psychomotor Therapist
40% - Permanent contract
ref: 2026175
As part of your role, you will be expected to:
- conduct psychomotor assessments from three perspectives: prevention, rehabilitation and therapy
- contribute to the overall care of children and adolescents admitted to hospital units for mental disorders
- implement body-based therapies using various techniques such as play, body expression, relaxation, etc.
- carry out your activities in coordination with other team members under medical and nursing responsibility
The required training and skills are as follows:
- hold a HES psychomotricity diploma (or recognised equivalent qualification)
- have several years of experience in a child and adolescent psychiatric care service
- be able to work within a multidisciplinary framework
- demonstrate rigour and the ability to analyse and synthesise
- possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and communicate
- have a sense of responsibility, initiative and decision-making skills, and be autonomous
- be creative and enthusiastic
Start date: 1 November 2026 or by agreement
Workplace: Préfargier site – 2074 Marin-Epagnier
Work rate: 40%
Contract type: Permanent contract
Application deadline: 31 October 2026
Contact persons: Magalie Maule, Head Nurse of the Care Unit (ICUS)
Maureen Magnan, Sourcing and Recruitment Specialist