Do you want to make a difference for elderly people over 65 with psychiatric issues?

As a psychologist in the elderly team, you will be offered a varied and challenging job focusing on specialized care with an emphasis on geriatric psychiatry. Welcome to apply to our elderly team!

Job Responsibilities

We are a team specializing in geriatric psychiatry. Our patients often have cognitive impairments and/or more severe somatic illnesses in addition to psychiatric issues. We have a team-focused approach that allows us to leverage each other's knowledge and experiences. We usually form a cross-professional team around the patient, collaborating within the team and with other parts of the healthcare system and other stakeholders. Our patients have a designated primary care contact who follows them throughout their treatment.

The target group for the elderly team is patients over 65 with geriatric psychiatric needs. The team has a regional mandate, which makes us mobile and allows us to offer home visits.

As a psychologist with us, you will work with initial assessments, various investigations, including cognitive and neuropsychiatric assessments, as well as psychological treatment. You will also participate in the work of assessing referrals. Supervision of colleagues and consultations with other parts of the healthcare system may occur upon request.

About the Workplace

The Adult Psychiatric Clinic 2 is part of the specialist psychiatry in Region Västmanland. The clinic is a pleasant workplace characterized by openness, good community, and professionalism. Together, we create high-quality care with the patient at the center. As a psychologist with us, you will be offered a varied and interesting job. The clinic employs doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, clinical pharmacists, and administrative staff. The clinic is divided into three teams. In addition to the elderly team, the clinic consists of two teams focused on general psychiatry.

We strive to provide our patients with prompt and excellent care with high quality and professional treatment. We are a well-functioning clinic characterized by collaboration and respect for each other's competencies.

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

• Customized introductory 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 feel free to contact us if you would like to schedule an informal conversation or if you would like to come and shadow us to gain insight into our work and see the facilities.

New as a Psychologist

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

The competency package includes:

• Practice-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 supervisor training in year 2
• Personal follow-up by an experienced psychologist

Qualifications

We are looking for a licensed psychologist with an interest and experience in psychiatry, geriatrics, or geriatric psychiatry. Specific experience with the target group and knowledge of dementia/cognitive impairment and neuropsychiatry is an advantage. Ongoing or completed specialist training in neuropsychology, clinical adult psychology, or psychological treatment/psychotherapy is also advantageous. You must be able to communicate and be understood in Swedish, both spoken and written, and have a B driver's license as travel may occur in the position. Since we are a relatively new team, it is beneficial if you are interested in further developing the operation.

In this recruitment, we place great emphasis on personal suitability. You are a collaborative and flexible person with great patience and can manage your own projects and structure your work. You have a genuine interest in the target group and ensuring they receive good care based on their needs and circumstances. This is a job for you if you enjoy working with complex issues that sometimes challenge you.

Employment Conditions

Permanent employment, full-time.

Start date by agreement.

Application

Welcome with your application by February 8, 2026.

• When applying, please only attach your CV and relevant certificates.
• You will also be asked to answer a number of questions that are part of our selection assessment.
• We do not use cover letters in our recruitment process.

Read more about the region's recruitment process and how to create a good CV here: https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/att-soka-jobb-i-region-vastmanland/ (https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/att-soka-jobb-i-region-vastmanland/)

Interviews are planned to take place on-site at the Region House entrance 4 during week 8.

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/)

Before an employment offer, the employer has the right to request an extract from the Police's suspicion and criminal record register.

We in Region Västmanland are responsible for health, medical, and dental care for all residents in 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 by the desire to create a better society for everyone who lives and works here. We develop and find new solutions to meet people where they are. This is how we can live up to the high expectations of our stakeholders and residents.

Together, we make a difference. For real.

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