Career entry

Membership in a professional association is an important step in promoting professional development and success. It provides access to valuable resources and the opportunity to network with like-minded people. Especially after graduation, when the familiar structure of academic life falls away, SBAP membership provides guidance and support for the transition into the professional world.

These benefits await you:

1. Networking opportunities: SBAP membership offers you the opportunity to make valuable contacts and build relationships with experienced professionals. This can be helpful in job searching, career development, or knowledge sharing.
2. Professional development: As a member, you benefit from discounts on our training and development program. This allows you to continuously expand your skills and knowledge and keep them up to date. This is crucial to remain competitive in an ever-changing world of work.
3. Access to information: Members get exclusive access to current job openings. In addition, our very popular trade journal Punktum offers current topics, research reports and industry-specific information.
4. SBAP as a seal of quality: Membership in the SBAP is an outwardly visible sign of competence and qualifications as a psychological specialist.
5. Advocacy: The SBAP advocates for the interests and rights of its members, whether through political lobbying or support with your personal questions. Joining the association helps to create a strong voice for psychologists in Switzerland.
6. Co-determination of the profession: With your commitment to the professional association, you can help develop our profession.
7. Affordable insurance benefits and legal advice: As an SBAP member, you will receive special conditions for professional liability insurance that is specially tailored to the needs of psychologists. You will also have access to free advice from insurance professionals to ensure the best possible coverage for your professional activity. And we offer you a free initial legal consultation to support you with any legal questions or issues related to your psychological work.
8. Mentoring and Intervision: Members have the opportunity to receive mentoring with an experienced specialist free of charge and/or to participate in intervisions.
9. Work & Leisure Perks: SBAP members receive exclusive discounts and perks for a variety of professional and personal needs, from professional literature to leisure activities, so you can save a lot of money.
10. As a career entry member, you also benefit from a discounted annual membership.

Register here now.

If you have any questions, please contact the office directly or me, your board member, when it comes to starting your career.

Best regards

Sarah