Anorexia Unit, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic, Ryhov County Hospital, Jönköping

Our vision is to provide high-quality specialist care in child and adolescent psychiatry with the patient and family at the center. We offer you a meaningful patient-centered work based on evidence and existing knowledge.

We are looking for someone who wants to be part of an organization where good care for every child, quality, and joy at work are central.

The Role of the Caregiver

As a caregiver in the day care of the anorexia unit, you will work with nursing tasks for day care patients. The work also includes case management, with a special assignment to ensure that the assigned patient and their relatives receive good care during their stay in day care.

As a case manager, you will have conversations with the patient where the treatment is evaluated and revised, and where the patient's mental care status is monitored. You will also report on the patient's condition and treatment plan during rounds. If necessary, you will participate, together with therapists with CBT competence or social workers, in family conversations as well as in collaborative meetings or other gatherings and discussions related to the patient.

The basic schedule is Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. One day a week, the day care is staffed by two employees until 6:00 PM, based on a rotating schedule. If needed, you will also perform tasks for caregivers in the clinic's other units.

The position is a full-time temporary position starting on April 1, 2026, and is expected to last until January 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

The temporary position is linked to the planned absence of regular staff and may therefore change or be withdrawn if circumstances change.

Your Future Workplace

The anorexia unit consists of day care and outpatient care where we work closely together around the patients we meet. In the outpatient team, there are social workers, psychologists, as well as specialist nurses and caregivers with CBT competence. In day care, nurses and caregivers work. The unit also has specialist doctors. In total, we currently have 11 therapists, one specialist doctor, and one area manager in the unit.

The anorexia unit is part of the regional child and adolescent psychiatry clinic. The child and adolescent psychiatry clinic also includes 'One Path In, Children and Youth Mental Health,' which is our joint reception unit for child and youth health and child and adolescent psychiatry. Here, triage to the right level of care is done through interviews and telephone advice. The regional clinic also consists of three outpatient clinics located in Nässjö, Värnamo, and Jönköping. Together, we also have a regional inpatient ward (Ward 61), located in Jönköping, which provides round-the-clock care.

In total, we currently have about 150 employees in various professions within the clinic providing psychiatric specialist care to children and adolescents in 13 municipalities in the region. Together, we meet children and adolescents aged 0-17 with moderate to severe psychiatric conditions. We collaborate with healthcare neighbors and other partners to provide the best possible care and response for children and youth in our region.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone who is a trained caregiver. We prefer that you have experience working with children or in psychiatric care.

We value our daily work environment where teamwork is essential for us to provide good care to our patients and to care for each other. We place great importance on good collaboration skills and that you take responsibility for and structure your tasks effectively. You are also flexible and can easily adapt to changing circumstances.

Our Offer to You

We offer you an important and varied job where you will be part of a team with engaged and competent colleagues from different professions. As an employee in the anorexia unit, you will receive an introduction tailored to your experiences and the opportunity for continuous professional development through internal training.

As an employee with us in Region Jönköping County, you will have access to our employment benefits. Some of them increase your basic security, while others add a little extra to your everyday life. Read more about our benefits here: Benefits, Region Jönköping County (http://www.rjl.se/jobb-och-karriar/Jobba-hos-oss/Formaner/)

Do You Have Questions About the Position?

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact area manager Anna Jonsson at 010-242 31 09. The application deadline is January 6, 2026.

We welcome calls from those interested in the job but decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services.

Our Recruitment Process

The application deadline is January 6, 2026. Selection and interviews may occur on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Please attach your CV with your application. Note that we have removed the personal letter in this recruitment, and instead, you will answer some questions relevant to the position. When answering the questions, it is important to provide an accurate picture of yourself. Welcome with your application!

Before employment, the employer will request a police certificate of criminal records and suspicion register. An entry in this register may affect your employment opportunities.

Read more about Region Jönköping County's recruitment process on our website: Our Recruitment Process, Region Jönköping County (https://rjl.se/jobb-och-karriar/Lediga-jobb/Var-rekryteringsprocess/)