Occupational Therapist at the Psychiatric Clinic in Skellefteå

Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensure that research and innovation yield results.

Within the health and medical care administration, primary care, dental care, and hospital care are gathered in a common administration and organized into regional and local healthcare areas. The local healthcare area of Skellefteå includes the Emergency Department, Medical and Geriatric Clinic, Rehabilitation Center, Psychiatric Clinic, and primary care in Skellefteå and Norsjö. Together, these aim to provide good and close care.

The Psychiatric Clinic consists of approximately 250 employees. Here, both outpatient and inpatient care as well as psychiatric compulsory care are provided. We have two general psychiatric wards and one addiction ward. The outpatient care includes, among other things, two adult outpatient clinics, a clinic for young adults, an addiction clinic, an emergency and assessment unit, and other specialized outpatient units. Currently, there are six occupational therapists within the psychiatric clinic, two of whom are placed at Reception 1.

Do you want to make a real difference for people with mental health issues? With us, you as an occupational therapist can both develop and contribute – in a team that enjoys working together and feels joy at work.

Issues such as work environment, professional development, and the development of care are constantly relevant and prioritized issues where the goal is for everyone to feel involved and where each individual employee has a significant role.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As an occupational therapist with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that makes people feel secure. You are a present and warm person who, with your competence and engagement, contributes to a holistic view that makes the care process better and safer. You enjoy collaborating and being there for other people.

In the occupational therapy work, interventions are carried out towards inpatient and addiction care as well as towards the own clinic. Our work is in constant development and requires the ability to adapt the working methods of the organization based on the individual’s conditions. Supervision is offered continuously. Reception 1 has its premises externally and centrally in Skellefteå.

Your responsibilities include mapping and assessing activity ability in both investigations and treatments. You will conduct occupational therapy interventions, focusing on daily functioning, both in individual treatment and in groups. In occupational therapy interventions, instruments from the Swedish Occupational Therapists Association are utilized, which are available at the workplace. Prescribing cognitive aids and designing individualized cognitive support are common tasks. You will work independently and in close collaboration with other professional groups and colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is a licensed occupational therapist and has an interest in psychiatry.

You have a good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

A valid B driver's license is required.

OTHER

Read more about our benefits for those who work with us on our website here (https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner).

We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, thus welcoming applicants from various backgrounds.

In preparation for the recruitment process, we have decided on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly ask for no contact from media sellers, recruitment sites, or similar.

If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then send your application documents by mail.