We are looking for psychologists for Mobile teams and specialized palliative care

We are expanding our multiprofessional teams in four geographical areas in Skåne and are now looking for four psychologists for Mobile teams and specialized palliative care. The placement locations are Helsingborg, Kristianstad, Lund, and Malmö.

The Mobile Teams and specialized palliative care encompass five geographical operational areas as well as the Palliative Development Center. Within the area of Mobile Teams and specialized palliative care, specialized palliative care and other advanced home healthcare are provided in collaboration with other healthcare actors and municipalities. The mission is to offer specialized palliative care and other advanced home healthcare around the clock.

The Mobile teams and Doctor's car Skåne operate from nine locations in Skåne, and care is provided in the patient's regular residence, municipal housing, or in a palliative inpatient care unit. Providing more patients the opportunity to be cared for outside of hospitals, increasing coordination with other healthcare providers, and being an attractive workplace for both current and future employees are some of our focus areas. We work based on our vision to be a safe, clear, and accessible option for the residents of Skåne.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a psychologist, you will be an integrated part of the multiprofessional palliative team responsible for identifying, assessing, and treating psychological and existential suffering in patients and their relatives. The team includes doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, medical secretaries, and dietitians.

Your work includes specialist assessment, diagnostics, and intervention for complex psychological problems and needs primarily in patients but also in relatives when necessary. You will provide psychological treatment at the individual level according to evidence-based methods adapted to the palliative context. The goal is better mental health and quality of life for patients and relatives.

Your work also includes consultation and supervision for staff. You will also contribute to strengthening the team's ability for reflection and communication as well as increased emotional resilience.

QUALIFICATIONS

You who are applying are a licensed psychologist with the authority to operate within Swedish healthcare. For the position, it is required that you have language skills in Swedish equivalent to at least level C1 according to the Council of Europe's level scale. A valid B driver's license is a requirement for the position as travel is included in the work. It is an advantage if you have experience working as a psychologist and/or with severely ill patients.

You who are applying are secure in your professional role, have a strong commitment to your work, and the ability to see the patient as an individual and identify their needs. As a person, you find it easy to build trust, are open, responsive, and flexible. You appreciate variation in your work and thrive in working independently while also having a good ability to collaborate in multiprofessional teams.

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. In this recruitment, we apply ongoing selection. Warm welcome with your application today!

Contact persons:

Kristina Bengtsson, Helsingborg
Susanne Österberg, Kristianstad
Mattias Martinsson, Lund
Malin Alven, Malmö

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Region Skåne exists to ensure that everyone living in Skåne feels good and has hope for the future. Through limitless collaborations and care, the best conditions for a healthy life are created within business, public transport, culture, and healthcare in Skåne. Together we make life more possible.

The Department of Close Care and Health has existed since January 1, 2025. The department is responsible for grant-funded healthcare activities within close care. This includes mobile teams and specialized palliative care, outpatient activities within close care, emergency care within close care, 1177 by phone, and certain regional shared functions. Furthermore, the department is responsible for the development and follow-up of the transition to close care in Region Skåne. The number of employees is expected to be around 1,000.

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