LCH SEC - Child & Adolescent Psychologist - 200 025 (M/F)

International School of Geneva; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

International School of Geneva at La Châtaigneraie Campus in Founex seeks a Child & Adolescent Psychologist to support students’ personal, social, and academic development within an inclusive learning environment.

The role involves assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, collaboration with staff and families, and delivering group programmes to foster social-emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Master in Clinical Child and Adolescence Psychology required.
• Licence to practise psychology in Canton de Vaud required.
• At least 5 years’ experience working with children/adolescents in a multicultural environment essential.
• Knowledge of local agencies/resources surrounding children’s issues and mental health is essential.
• Fluency in English or French with excellent working knowledge of the other language (C1 level).

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students and groups to support personal, social and academic development.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, parents and families to provide support and guidance for students.
• Coordinate with Secondary School staff to promote inclusion and student wellbeing.
• Identify needs for assessment and refer to external professionals as needed; liaise with outside specialists for follow-up.
• Deliver in-class and small-group programmes to support social and emotional growth.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Multicultural experience

Education

Master in Clinical Child and Adolescence Psychology

Licence to practise psychology in Canton de Vaud

Job description

La Châtaigneraie Campus – Secondary School Support students with personal, social, and academic development to foster an inclusive and well-balanced learning environment.

Child & Adolescent Psychologist

La Châtaigneraie Campus – Secondary School Support students with personal, social, and academic development to foster an inclusive and well-balanced learning environment.

Quick facts

• Campus : La Châtaigneraie – Founex (Secondary School)
• Department : Student Support Services
• Contract Type : Temporary contract (January to June 2027, with possibility of extension for the 2027/2028 school year)
• Working hours : Part-time (20 hours per week, 40 weeks per year)
• Start Date : January 11th, 2027
• Reference : 200 025
• Application Deadline : October 15th, 2026

About Ecolint & La Châtaigneraie Campus

Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) educates 4,500 students representing over 130 nationalities across eight schools. Each school is dedicated to developing seven life-worthy, future-ready global competences, driving our mission to educate students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the Model UN and the International Baccalaureate.

The La Châtaigneraie Campus is set amidst the picturesque rolling farms and villages of Founex overlooking Lake Geneva. With a mix of historic and new buildings, the campus welcomes around 1,600 students across Primary and Secondary schools. We are an IB World School also offering the Swiss Maturité. Our programmes are based on the IB ‘Learner Profile’, helping students become thoughtful, grounded, responsible, and caring global citizens.

Your Role And Responsibilities

The candidate will work with individual students and groups of students, parents, staff, and teachers to support students with personal and social developmental issues, academic difficulties, and other concerns. He/she will provide a wide array of services to children, ranging from assessment and diagnosis to crisis intervention and support.

• Work in collaboration with the teaching team, parents, and families to provide support and advice to students.
• Work closely with all Secondary School staff to provide support and advice for inclusion.
• Work closely with students and the teaching team of Support Services (Learning Support and Extended Support Programme).
• Identify needs for assessment and support the school team and family with appropriate referral to external professionals; liaise and work with outside specialists in the follow-up of specific situations.
• Provide programmes in class and small groups to support the social and emotional growth and development of students.

Who We Are Looking For

Qualifications and Experience

• Master in Clinical Child and Adolescence Psychology.
• A licence to practise psychology in Canton de Vaud.
• At least 5 years’ experience working with children/adolescents in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of local agencies/resources surrounding children’s issues in general and mental health in particular is essential.
• English or French fluency with an excellent working knowledge of the other language (C1 level).

Personal attributes

• Empathetic, rigorous, and adaptable.
• Sensitive to diversity and multiculturalism.
• Able to work well within multidisciplinary teams.

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity among its staff. As such, we welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. The School is seriously committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous conduct and child protection checks appropriate to their position, including prior checks with their previous employers and the authorities.