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GZ psychologist in training to become a Psychotherapist

On-site in the Netherlands·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 11 Nov)

GGZ Friesland

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Work mode
On-site, Netherlands
Contract
Full-time
Languages
Dutch

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • You are BIG registered as a GZ psychologist and you are prepared to commit yourself with much energy and also time over the next three years to develop into a Psychotherapist
  • You have an active, inquisitive, and transparent attitude in which you can continue to reflect on your own actions
  • Excellent motivation with a flexible and teachable attitude are essential due to the intensive combination of working and learning. This also requires that you can plan and organize well
  • You are prepared to travel in the context of your training trajectory
  • You are decisive, result-oriented, and have an eye for a positive working atmosphere
  • You have extensive knowledge of and experience in the field of diagnostics and treatment of various psychological disorders

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • A learning employment contract will be concluded for a minimum of 27 hours and a maximum of 36 hours. This runs from February 1, 2027, in principle for a duration of three years.
  • Employment conditions in accordance with CAO GGZ, classification in FWG 65, min. € 5,294 - max. € 6,918 - based on full-time employment
  • Balance budget of € 1,000.00 per year with full-time employment
  • After completion of your training, a job guarantee applies for the position for which you have been trained
  • The costs of the course-based education are fully reimbursed, as are supervisions, learning therapy, and work guidance

The role

As a GZ psychologist in training to become a psychotherapist, you will follow the specialist training in which you develop into an expert in treating patients with complex psychological problems. The profession of psychotherapist focuses on in-depth diagnostics and intensive treatment of severe and often long-term complaints that affect multiple areas of life.

Within the training, much attention is paid to broad and collaborative training in cooperation with other practical training institutions. The starting point here is that broad training strengthens the competencies of the psychotherapist. This enables specialists to better fulfill a crucial role within the complex healthcare chain.

The practical part of the training takes place within different settings and target groups, both within GGZ Friesland and Synaeda. This means that you gain 1.5 years of practical experience at GGZ Friesland and 1.5 years at Synaeda. Throughout the entire training, you remain employed by GGZ Friesland.

As a psychotherapist in training, you get the opportunity to develop into a specialist in treating complex psychological problems. In this intensive three-year training, you combine practical experience with high-quality education, working on your therapeutic skills, scientific foundation, and professional growth. You learn not only how to help patients effectively, but also how to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and play an active role in the development of mental healthcare. The theoretical training is provided by training institution PPO Groningen.

What you'll do

  • An interesting and dynamic workplace with plenty of opportunities for development

Training

For more information about the professional profile, the content, and the program of the training, please visit: Training to Psychotherapist and Psychotherapist.

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Hiring process

Do you have any questions or would you like more information about GGZ Friesland? Call, email, or WhatsApp Youssef Tatou, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, via youssef.tatou@ggzfriesland.nl or 06-41182460.

Or feel free to call, email, or WhatsApp Alian Merkus, Practical Trainer, via: alian.merkus@kinnik.nl or 06-83529918. We would love to receive your cover letter and CV before 11-11-2026. The interviews will be scheduled on Monday, November 23, at Synaeda Drachten.

We look forward to your application!

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. A valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is part of the appointment procedure and is required for employment at GGZ Friesland.

About GGZ Friesland

Industry
Mental Health

In their own words

About the company & team

GGZ Friesland
We are there for the people who need us most. Annually, at twelve different locations spread throughout Friesland, we offer professional help to more than 12,000 people with severe psychiatric disorders. At home, in the outpatient clinic, day treatment, or during admission to the clinic. We are also there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in case of crisis.

With us, you can make a difference, and we actively commit ourselves to specialist recovery-oriented care close to the patient. You do not do this alone, but together. Together with your colleagues, with other organizations, but especially with the patient and his or her loved ones.

Synaeda
Annually, we help more than 10,000 people in recovering from and dealing with psychological problems. We do this at one of our eight locations in Friesland, at our location in Gelderland, or via the digital clinic. We treat briefly if possible and longer if necessary. Our goal is recovery and we strive for this through movement, both in thinking and feeling.

At Synaeda, driven professionals work who focus on improvement, for the patients and for mental healthcare. As an employer, we also think of you; with us, you are never finished learning. We offer you further training opportunities and the support you need. In this way, we move towards recovery together!

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