Clinical Psychologist (m/f/x) Fixed-Term Contract 70% ( Ref 153-26 )

Hôpitaux Iris Sud, CHU Saint-Pierre, and the Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B) are part of a strategic grouping project for public and university hospitals in Brussels, supported by a favorable opinion from the medical councils. This momentum strengthens collaboration between teams while consolidating the stability of our institutions and supporting their evolution toward an increasingly integrated and cohesive care offering. It presents a genuine opportunity to join a stimulating environment driven by strong values of public service, clinical and academic excellence.

   Hôpitaux IRIS Sud are looking for,

For the Psychology Department, at the Etterbeek-Ixelles site,

a Clinical Psychologist (m/f/x)

under a fixed-term contract (6 months), part-time (26h36/week) 

The Psychiatry and Psychology Department promotes a humanist approach, considering individuals within their personal history and their family and social connections. In collaboration with the various stakeholders, your mission will be to perform the duties of a clinical psychologist within the Psychiatry and Psychology Department.

As a care provider within the Clinic, you will autonomously and collaboratively carry out a specific diagnostic and therapeutic mission integrated into the multidisciplinary care of patients, in compliance with ethical standards. 

What does the job involve?

As a clinical psychologist, you will be expected to: 

Your missions

●      Provide liaison psychology for patients hospitalized in internal medicine and surgery departments who exhibit psychological difficulties related to their health, hospitalization, relationship with caregivers, or family or social situation;

●      Define, in close collaboration with the psychology coordinator, the distribution of liaison missions, particularly in geriatrics, at the Weight and Health Center, or in other hospital departments, based on institutional needs;

●      Collaborate with the psychology coordinator, psychologists, psychiatrists, medical, nursing, and paramedical teams to promote multidisciplinary and coordinated patient care.

●      Participate in multidisciplinary meetings in certain departments and encourage team communication and reflection to improve patient care;

●      Participate in clinical psychology meetings as well as the psychiatry seminar (every 3rd Tuesday of the month)

Pain Clinic

●      Conduct psychological assessment interviews and provide individual follow-ups for patients suffering from chronic pain, with care tailored to the patient's personality;

●      Work in close collaboration with psychologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, and participate in multidisciplinary consultations;

●      Propose and lead thematic workshops or activities tailored to patient needs as part of their therapeutic support.

Weight and Health Center

●      Offer consultations and psychological support to patients dealing with overweight, obesity, or eating difficulties, in collaboration with dietitians;

●      Design and lead, alongside a dietitian, the "Food and Daily Life" workshops, specifically addressing the links between nutrition, psychological experience, and family dynamics.

What about you?

You hold a Master’s degree in clinical psychology. You have training or an orientation in analytical therapy, CBT (CBT), systemic therapy, or ethnopsychiatry.

You hold an endorsement and visa issued by the FPS Public Health authorizing the practice of the profession of clinical psychologist.

Experience (ideally 3 years) as a psychologist in a hospital setting and knowledge of the patient demographic frequenting it is an asset.  

You have a working knowledge of the general public hospital environment.

You are looking for a new opportunity. You want to work in a community hospital where all employees are dedicated to serving life with passion, kindness, and respect. People are at the center of your concerns.

You demonstrate creativity and adaptability in finding solutions with patients and care teams.

You provide creative solutions based on your practical and theoretical knowledge, particularly when interacting with patients meeting a psychologist for the first time.

You are versatile and organized when carrying out your tasks.

Your sense of organization and management of emergencies and priorities is proven. 

You are autonomous in your work, while also enjoying teamwork and possessing a strong sense of collaboration.

When faced with a difficult situation, you demonstrate diplomacy, assertiveness, and stress management skills.

You are committed to anticipating things and taking initiative.

Open to the cultural and social diversity of patients, you are able to adapt your language to diverse interlocutors.

You have a strong sense of service and are patient-oriented.

You possess excellent listening and communication skills, both orally and in writing.

You are discreet, act with integrity, and respect confidentiality.

Do not hesitate to discuss difficulties you encounter and seek the advice of your colleagues. You collaborate with psychiatrists;

You show geographical flexibility and agree to perform your duties across the various sites (Etterbeek-Ixelles, Molière Longchamp in Forest, Joseph Bracops in Anderlecht) according to department needs.

You have a command of French and a good knowledge of the second national language. 

What we offer you:

A fixed-term contract (6 months) at 70% (26h36/week) in a great team consisting of a psychology coordinator and 8 psychologists working closely with the medicine, surgery, and geriatrics departments.

A series of benefits related to well-being at work:

●      A personalized onboarding program;

●      A training program to support you throughout your career; 

●      Opportunities for internal mobility within the IRIS network;

●      A company party;

●      A friendly working atmosphere and work-life balance;

●      A QWL coordinator who looks after your quality of life at work (organization of massages during working hours, etc.);

A whole range of extralegal benefits:

●      An annual bonus and an attractiveness bonus;

●      A collective social service offering a range of benefits (various bonuses, discounts via benefits at work, attractively priced holiday stays, etc.);

●      Preferential rates in all IRIS network hospitals (for you, your partner, and dependent ascendants and descendants) and other benefits with our various partners;

●      Meal vouchers with a face value of €7.30;

●      A 100% reimbursement for public transport costs for STIB, 80% for SNCB, TEC, and DE LIJN, and/or a bicycle allowance of €0.36/km (The Ixelles site is accessible via public transport);

●      A language bonus of €150 gross per month, applicable after obtaining the article 10 or 12 language certificate from travaillerpour.be; you will also have the opportunity to take free Dutch lessons during working hours;[DG1] 

●      24 days of statutory leave and 5 days of extra-statutory leave (+ compassionate leave);

●      Pension supplementation via group insurance;

Remuneration based on IFIC 16, indexed, for a 26h36/week schedule (70%) with recognition of seniority:

●      Min: €2,818.89 gross/month

●      Max: €4,433.72 gross/month

Want to join us?

Interested in joining our great team? Apply now by filling out our online application form before October 30, 2026.

For any further information regarding the position, contact Hizia Sellami, Psychology Coordinator, at the following email address: hsellami@his-izz.be

For any other questions, feel free to contact me at 02/739.87.60

Looking forward to hearing from you,

See you soon!

Nancy Naveau

Recruiter