Vacant job

We are a force that connects, holds together, and develops the county. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something bigger.

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic in Västernorrland is a county-wide clinic with approximately 120 employees. Outpatient services are provided in Örnsköldsvik, Sollefteå, Härnösand, Sundsvall, and Ånge. An inpatient department is located in Sundsvall. The clinic has a long tradition of a systemic approach in meeting children and adolescents and their families. We use various treatment methods, both individually and in groups, based on systemic, psychodynamic, and cognitive perspectives.  At the clinic, psychologists, social workers, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and medical secretaries work together.

We are now looking for a social worker for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit in Sundsvall. We are seeking someone who is interested in working with children/adolescents and families from a child psychiatric perspective, where the patient's individual needs are at the center. The position is a permanent full-time employment, with start date according to agreement.

Social Worker for BUP Reception, Sundsvall

The social worker's mission is

• Psychosocial assessments and evaluations as well as psychosocial treatment work. This includes: crisis and support conversations, motivational interviewing, collaboration with various community actors.
• Work with patients and their relatives occurs in individual or family conversations as well as in teams with other professionals.
• The social worker's responsibilities also include training for patients and relatives as well as for other professionals.

With us, you have good opportunities for broad professional development through both internal and external training, regular supervision, and opportunities for further education/specialization in your chosen field.

We are looking for someone who

• Has a degree in social work
• Has good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing
• Has a valid driver's license (B)

It is an advantage if you

• Have experience in outpatient work
• Have further education in psychosocial treatment work (step 1), training in CBT or similar

To succeed in this role, we believe you have the following personal qualities

• Personal maturity
• Self-driven
• Flexible
• Ability to collaborate

Region Västernorrland

With approximately 7000 employees and over 200 professions, we at Region Västernorrland are responsible for several of the services that are most important for residents' ability to participate in society. Here, your knowledge and commitment make a difference in everything from healthcare to culture, environment, and sustainability. Become part of a team where everyone is needed. Together for a growing Västernorrland. 

The region has been working for many years to create conditions for contributing to healthy and well-being employees. Your well-being and satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5000 SEK per year in wellness allowance. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working in Region Västernorrland (rvn.se) (https://www.rvn.se/sv/jobb-och-utbildning/att-jobba-pa-region-vasternorrland/sa-har-jobbar-vi/formaner/).

Within Region Västernorrland, several positions are classified in security class, and security clearance may therefore occur. We have made our choice of recruitment method and therefore kindly ask for no contact from advertising sellers or other recruitment service sellers.

Selection and interviews are ongoing. We warmly welcome your application!