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Senior Physician in Psychiatry at the Forensic Psychiatric Clinic in Säter

REGION DALARNA

Dalarnas län, Säter

Previous experience is desired

13 days left
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At Region Dalarna, you will find a meaningful job where you can make a difference. Together, we work for a sustainable Dalarna with development potential in all parts of the county.

Do you want to work in the heart of Dalarna and help develop our forensic psychiatric clinic while making a difference for our patients?

We are now looking for a dedicated and experienced specialist physician in psychiatry who wants to take the next step as a senior physician at the Forensic Psychiatric Clinic in Säter.

About the clinic - where history meets the future

The Forensic Psychiatric Clinic in Säter is one of Sweden's five regional clinics for forensic psychiatry, to which regions without their own forensic psychiatric care also refer patients. The clinic consists of seven departments with a total of 78 care places. The clinic has its roots in the historic municipality of Säter in the Skönvik area, the hospital was inaugurated as early as 1912 and has historically been one of the largest psychiatric clinics in the country. Today, we provide highly specialized care, with a strong focus on care/treatment, patient safety, and security.

Senior Physician in Psychiatry at the Forensic Psychiatric Clinic in SäterJob Responsibilities

The role of senior physician - leading with evidence, responsibility, and optimism together with skilled colleagues

  • Set medical direction and help coordinate medical interventions for the patients you are responsible for
  • Lead development work and implement evidence-based methods
  • Be a mentor and supervisor to younger colleagues
  • Collaborate closely with the clinic's other employees

Your working hours will mainly be scheduled during daytime Monday - Friday, but you will also be involved in on-call work as a backup at the general psychiatric clinic in Säter. You have three senior physician colleagues tied to the departments who handle the daily patient work, and together with the other employees, you build a stable and safe care team.

Additional InformationQualifications

Mandatory Requirements

  • Must be a specialist physician in psychiatry with Swedish authorization
  • Have documented experience in psychiatry
  • Possess good personal qualities that promote teamwork and change work
  • Be a pedagogical and communicative team player who can inspire others
  • Hold a B driving license

Desirable

  • Experience in forensic psychiatry
  • Trained forensic psychiatrist

What we offer you

  • A meaningful role in a socially important operation
  • Individually tailored introduction and support from both the operations manager and colleagues
  • Good opportunities for remote work, education, and research collaboration
  • A health-promoting work environment with wellness grants and activities
  • The chance to work in beautiful Dalarna, in the midst of nature but with good communication links

Your application should include

  • Certificate of medical degree and authorization from the National Board of Health and Welfare
  • Specialist certificate in psychiatry
  • Any documentation of academic, clinical, and pedagogical merits
  • CV and cover letter explaining why you are the right person for the position
Application

Ready to lead the future of forensic psychiatry with us?

Submit your application today - selection is ongoing.

If you have questions about the position, you are warmly welcome to contact the operations manager for more information.

The position is yours to take - together we create safe, professional, and sustainable care.

Warm welcome with your application. Interviews will be conducted continuously!

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If you are or have previously been employed in Region (County Council) Dalarna, we will take internal references from your current or previous manager if you are considered for employment.

Read more about Region Dalarna, our values, work environment, and benefits, as well as the checks that are made before employment: Work with us - Region Dalarna (https://www.regiondalarna.se/jobb)

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Union Contact Information

Union - Region Dalarna (https://www.regiondalarna.se/jobb-och-utbildning/jobba-med-oss/fackforbund/)

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