Psychologist at the Adult Psychiatric Clinic in Fagersta

The Adult Psychiatric Clinic in Fagersta is a pleasant workplace characterized by openness, good community, and professionalism. As a psychologist with us, you will be offered a varied and challenging job with great opportunities to influence the development of the workplace.

Job Responsibilities

At the Adult Psychiatric Outpatient Care in Fagersta, patients with needs for specialized psychiatric care that cannot be treated within primary care are treated. These are adult patients with conditions such as ADHD, anxiety and depression, as well as personality disorders.

You will conduct assessment interviews to map the patient's needs and functional level, and investigations to make the correct diagnosis and offer appropriate treatment. We provide our patients with various forms of treatment where you as a psychologist are responsible for treatment, either in groups or individually. We also offer digital treatments at the clinic.

The work is varied where you work individually and in collaboration with other professionals at the clinic. We also offer supervision in both investigations and treatments.

About the Workplace

In Region Västmanland, all adult psychiatry is gathered in one organization, which creates good conditions for a well-functioning care chain and good collaboration between different units. Adult Psychiatry Västmanland is divided into two sections: inpatient care and outpatient care. The inpatient care is located in Västerås and consists of five care departments and an emergency department. The Adult Psychiatric Clinics are organized under outpatient care, which, in addition to Västerås, also operates in Köping, Fagersta, and Sala.

The Adult Psychiatric Clinic in Fagersta serves patients with mental health issues requiring specialist care and residing in Fagersta, Norberg, Virsbo, or Skinnskatteberg municipalities. At the clinic, doctors, social workers, psychologists, PTP psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses, caregivers, and administrative staff work together, totaling about 20 engaged and knowledgeable employees. We are a well-functioning clinic characterized by openness, collaboration, and respect for each other's competence.

For us, it is important that you feel good and enjoy your job, therefore we offer you

• a tailored introduction program to help you feel secure in your professional role
• opportunities for professional development through internal training
• a workplace for different stages of life
• free access to our fully equipped gym
• wellness allowance of 3000 SEK/year

More about your benefits can be found here: https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/dina-formaner/ (https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/dina-formaner/)

Curious?

Please contact us if you would like to schedule an informal conversation to learn more. Or would you like to come and shadow us to get an insight into our work and see the facilities? Please contact us, and we will arrange it!

New as a Psychologist

For you who are a newly licensed psychologist, we offer a two-year competence package to provide you with a smoother transition between the role of PTP psychologist and licensed psychologist.

The competence package includes:

• Activity-specific course
• Participation in a national/nordic congress
• Observation in primary care, habilitation, child and adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, or forensic psychiatry (a total of five days)
• Opportunity to take a supervisor training course in year 2
• Personal follow-up by an experienced psychologist

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a licensed psychologist. It is advantageous if you have experience in the profession, have worked with treatment and investigation work, and if you have experience in psychiatry. Good knowledge of the Swedish language and basic computer skills are required.

We are looking for a psychologist who is self-assured, can make decisions, prioritize, and make appropriate trade-offs. The role requires you to be attentive and able to plan and organize your work effectively, but also to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances. The work requires both the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.

We psychologists at the clinic in Fagersta have different backgrounds and are trained in several methods - including CBT, PDT, ISTDP, and EMDR. We have various interests within psychology and among the tasks, and as far as possible, we try to ensure that passion and interest are part of how we distribute work among ourselves. We are very ready to welcome another colleague who can contribute with their personality, knowledge, and experience.

Employment Conditions

Permanent employment, full-time, Fagersta

Application

Welcome with your application by April 6, 2025

Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis, so do not wait to submit your application!

Attach relevant certificates and transcripts with your application.

About the Region

If you want to know more about what it is like to work with us, you can see more on the region's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/regionvastmanland/ (https://www.instagram.com/regionvastmanland/)

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We in Region Västmanland are responsible for health, medical, and dental care for all residents of the county. We also work with everything from public transport and culture to business issues, education, and research. Together, we are 7,000 employees, with 300 different professions, in ten locations.

We are at the heart of what affects people's lives. Every day. Together, we are driven to create a better society for everyone living and working here. We develop and find new solutions to meet people – where they are. This is how we can meet the high expectations of our clients and residents.

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