PSYCHOTHERAPEUT (M/W/D)

About the role

We are seeking a Psychotherapist with leadership responsibilities to join our Medical Psychology and Psycho-oncology department at St.-Josefs-Hospital in Hagen, starting January 1, 2027. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Provide liaison and consultative psychotherapeutic care for oncological patients across all phases of diagnosis and treatment
• Lead the department and coordinate the training and further education of aspiring psychotherapists
• Collaborate with the Zentrum für Seelische Gesundheit Elsey to ensure psychiatric care for oncological and other somatically ill patients at the location
• Provide consultative care for patients with other somatic illnesses at the location

Requirements

• Completed university degree in Psychology (Diploma or Master) or Psychotherapy (Master)
• Approbation as a Psychological Psychotherapist with expertise in a recognized guideline procedure (behavioral therapy, depth psychology, analytical psychotherapy, systemic psychotherapy) or Approbation as a Psychotherapist with completed advanced training in a recognized guideline procedure
• Completed advanced training in Psycho-oncology recognized by the German Cancer Society (DKG)
• "Einzelfallzulassung Psychoonkologie in zertifizierten Organkrebszentren" issued by the German Cancer Society (DKG) (can be applied for at the DKG if all above qualifications are met)
• Desirable but not mandatory: Recognition as a Specialist Psychologist in Palliative Care (BDP-DGP)

Benefits

• Performance-based and collectively agreed remuneration according to AVR
• Customizable weekly working hours
• Diverse work environment covering various care areas (outpatient, inpatient, and palliative)
• Highly specialized setting within DKG-certified organ cancer centers

About Us

The Katholische Krankenhaus Hagen gem. GmbH (KKH) is one of the largest healthcare providers in Hagen, offering specialized medical care at the highest level through 13 specialized departments and centers across two locations. With 444 hospital beds, as well as nursing home and care places at St.-Josefs-Hospital and the Zentrum für Seelische Gesundheit, KKH treats approximately 35,000 patients annually.

Contact: Prof. Dr. med. D. Kraemer, Chief Physician
T 02331 805 9950