Psychologist cover letter: example and tips

A complete cover letter for psychologist jobs in Switzerland, what recruiters in the field look for, and the openings available right now.

What the recruiter wants to read

Your master’s in psychology and your federal postgraduate title (psychotherapy, neuropsychology…) held or in progress.
The groups and approaches: adults, children, CBT, systemic, assessments.
How you work with doctors, schools or social services.

A complete example

Names and facts are made up: replace each one with your own. A copied letter shows, an adapted one gets read.

Example

Subject: Application for the psychologist position, 80%

Dear Dr Bourquin,

Your counselling centre is looking for a psychologist at 80% for its adolescent unit. I have worked with young people aged 12 to 18 for three years and am completing my postgraduate training in cognitive behavioural therapy.

With a master’s in clinical psychology from the University of Lausanne, I work at the Riviera school health service, running assessments, individual follow-up and anxiety management groups in close contact with families, teachers and paediatricians.

Your multidisciplinary approach and the regular supervision you offer would let me complete my training in the best conditions.

I am available from 1 February and would be glad to meet you.

Kind regards,
Pauline Grandjean

Enclosures: CV, work references, diplomas