Pair·e praticien·ne en santé mentale – 60%

CNP; Marin-Epagnier; Presencial; CHF 40.000 - 56.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

The Adult Department of CNP in Neuchâtel invites applications for a Peer Practitioner in Mental Health at 60% to join our hospital units. The role is recovery-oriented and relies on lived experience to support patients.

You will share experiences respectfully, collaborate with care teams to reduce stigma, and organize interventions aligned with institutional priorities. Fluent French communication, autonomy, and the ability to build trust are essential.

Qualificações

• Hold a diploma as Peer Practitioner in Mental Health or equivalent.
• Be capable of interacting with people presenting psychiatric disorders.
• Know the local network, external resources, and professional partners.
• Master oral and written communication in French clearly and understandably.
• Demonstrate autonomy and know how to organise interventions effectively.
• Show good listening, communication skills, and the ability to create a climate of trust.
• Work collaboratively and actively contribute to the team’s objectives.

Responsabilidades

• Share lived experiences to inspire and empower patients.
• Collaborate with care teams to reduce stigma and enhance respect.
• Organise and plan interventions aligned with institutional priorities.

Conhecimentos

French communication

Active listening

Autonomy

Interacting with psychiatric patients

Formação

Peer Practitioner diploma

DU in peer support

Descrição da vaga

Join the CNP as a Peer Practitioner in Mental Health (60%). Be part of a supportive team enhancing mental health recovery.

Tasks

• Share personal experiences to inspire and empower patients.
• Collaborate with care teams to reduce stigma and enhance respect.
• Organize and plan interventions aligned with institutional priorities.

Skills

• Hold a Peer Practitioner diploma or equivalent in mental health.
• Effective communication skills in French, both oral and written.
• Strong listening skills and ability to foster trust.

A cantonal 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.

The Adult Department is seeking, for the hospital units, a:

Peer Practitioner in Mental Health - 60%

The role of the PPSM is recovery-oriented and involves a specific professional stance based on hope, self-determination, and the thoughtful use of lived experience.

Within the scope of your role, you will be called upon to intervene in complementarity with the care teams, without clinical acts, respecting the professional boundaries of the role and:

• share in a professional and controlled manner elements of your lived experience and recovery journey, when useful to inspire, support, and empower patients in their own process
• promote hope, empowerment, and active participation of beneficiaries in the proposed activities
• collaborate closely with the care team to promote stigma reduction and respect for patients’ viewpoints
• work within a network, notably with the Neuchâtel Association for Psychiatric Reception and Action
• lead or co-lead activities intended for patients
• observe, convey, and link lived experiences to relevant theoretical concepts to support the team in its practices
• organise and plan your interventions in accordance with the assigned mandate and institutional priorities

  The required skills for this position are as follows:

  • hold a diploma as Peer Practitioner in Mental Health (CAS PPSM) or an equivalent qualification (DU in peer support)
  • be capable of interacting with people presenting psychiatric disorders.
  • know the local network, external resources, and professional partners.
  • master oral and written communication in French clearly and understandably.
  • demonstrate autonomy and know how to organise your interventions effectively.
  • show good listening, communication skills, and the ability to create a climate of trust.
  • work collaboratively and actively contribute to the team’s objectives.

  Start date: to be agreed

  Workplace: Préfargier site

  Contract type: Permanent contract (CDI)