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Do you want to work in an organization where every day makes a difference – both for the individual and society? We are now looking for an engaged psychologist for the Forensic Psychiatry in Öjebyn. Here, clinical work is combined with exciting challenges within forensic psychiatric care and development.

We are looking for

We are now looking for you who are a licensed psychologist. It is an advantage if you have specialist training in clinical adult psychology or psychological treatment and/or psychotherapy. We would also like you to have experience working with individuals with complex psychiatric issues, psychosis, or substance abuse issues, as well as experience with forensic populations.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities. To thrive in this role, you are secure, stable, and have self-awareness, and can appreciate the benefits of collaborating with others. You distinguish between the personal and professional. Furthermore, you communicate clearly, can handle complex issues, analyze, and solve complicated problems.

This is what you will work with

The Forensic Psychiatry in Öjebyn receives patients sentenced to forensic psychiatric care and also has assignments for the Correctional Service. We are about 150 employees who together run a broad and specialized operation with around 55 inpatient places and about 30 patients in outpatient care. Our operations include an outpatient team, an intake department, four class 2 departments, and one class 3 department.

As a psychologist with us, you will have a varied and meaningful job with the patient in focus. You will be an important part of the interdisciplinary team and contribute your psychological expertise throughout the care chain – from assessment to treatment and rehabilitation.

Your main tasks include:

• Psychological assessments and evaluations
• Psychological treatment
• Risk assessments
• Supervision and consultation to colleagues

With us, you will work in a safe, engaged, and development-oriented environment, where collaboration and respect for the individual are central. You will have the opportunity for professional development, supervision, and deepening within the unique field of forensic psychiatry.

This is what we offer you

- Continuous professional development
- Collaboration in interdisciplinary teams together with doctors, nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and caregivers with a focus on the patient
- Supervision
- Development and career opportunities where you can help shape the future of health and care
- Health-promoting workplaces with access to wellness activities and wellness grants
- Link to our benefits: https://www.norrbotten.se/sv/jobba-hos-oss/anstallningsvillkor-och-utveckling/ (https://www.norrbotten.se/sv/jobba-hos-oss/anstallningsvillkor-och-utveckling/)

Information about the position

We are now offering a permanent full-time position where the working hours are scheduled during the day. Start as soon as possible or according to agreement. Selection and interviews are ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Due to the nature of the work and security requirements, applicants to our organization must be prepared to provide a criminal record extract.

Region Norrbotten applies individual salary setting according to collective agreements.

We strive to have employees with knowledge of Sweden's national minority languages and therefore value your knowledge of Sámi, Meänkieli, Finnish, Romani Chib, and Yiddish. We actively work for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength. We welcome employees from different backgrounds and work to make our workplace accessible to everyone.

Welcome with your application!