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Unit of Occupational Therapy and Psychosocial Support

is a new unit within Rehab East where social workers and family psychotherapists are part of a common organization within NSÖ (Primary Care in Eastern Östergötland).

We within the psychosocial support unit aim to offer patients:

• the best possible psychosocial support
• interventions that provide conditions and support for the patient's own responsibility for their health

Our Offer

For the life ahead. Region Östergötland has high ambitions and a responsible mission. It is about health and care, about the development of our region, and about those who live and stay here. We want to continue to be at the forefront, with care, research, and education. This means daring to think anew – and having the best employees. Therefore, we offer unique opportunities for further learning and invest in modern environments with effective systems and tools. Many of us meet patients and relatives, others create the conditions for vital interventions. With us, fantastic people work towards the same goal – to make a real difference, and for the life ahead.

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Job Description

We are now looking for a social worker at 100% for the unit of occupational therapy and psychosocial support, placed within outpatient and inpatient care at NSÖ's clinics at Vrinnevisjukhuset in Norrköping. The tasks involve psychosocial work consisting of support conversations with patients and relatives, as well as advice and guidance on social issues. The work also includes consulting with healthcare staff within NSÖ's units regarding psychosocial issues. The work is stimulating and requires initiative and good collaboration skills. The unit consists of six social workers whose work is directed towards units within NSÖ's clinics (the emergency clinic, the medical clinic/LAH).

About You

You have a degree in social work and experience in psychosocial work. Experience in healthcare is desirable. The work requires good language skills in Swedish.

As a person, you are secure and stable with well-founded and clear values that guide your actions. You work well with others, are good at listening, and communicate clearly. You plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively. You have a professional approach and are a person who puts the patient in focus. We value good collaboration skills, flexibility, and responsibility. We place great importance on personal suitability.

Application and Employment

This is a temporary position at 100% from March 1 to May 31, 2026. The length of employment may be adjusted depending on the degree of employment.

We work with ongoing selection, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews may be conducted continuously. Before employment in a patient-facing role within Region Östergötland, you will need to fill out a form (https://ledsys.lio.se/Document/Document?DocumentNumber=54500).

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