Vacant job

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

Do you want a fun, developing, and exciting job with many active and competent colleagues? Do you want to help further develop the habilitation clinic in Sollefteå? Then this is the opportunity for you!

The Regional Habilitation Service in Region Västernorrland is a regional clinic consisting of about 100 employees located in Sollefteå, Sundsvall, and Örnsköldsvik. We work cross-professionally in teams with medical, neuropsychological, social, and pedagogical expertise to meet children, adolescents, and adults with permanent disabilities. Our largest target groups are individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and cerebral palsy.

At the habilitation clinic in Sollefteå, there are two psychologist positions - one in the children's team and one in a combined youth/adult team. We are now looking for a new colleague for the children's team.

With us, you will have a workplace with close collaboration between professions. The team consists of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, speech therapists, psychologists, and special educators, and we also collaborate with habilitation doctors and nurses. You will have access to both internal and external supervision as well as opportunities for further education. There is also the possibility of remote work for part of the working hours.

The position is a permanent full-time employment with a start date to be agreed upon.

Psychologist for the Children's Team at the Habilitation Clinic, Sollefteå Job Responsibilities

As a psychologist in the children's team, you play a central role in contributing psychological expertise to the team's work for children up to and including 14 years old. You will work both independently and in close collaboration with other professional groups, and you will have good opportunities to influence the organization of work and develop methods and working practices. As a psychologist with us, your tasks will be varied, and you will, among other things:

• Conduct neuropsychological assessments of varying scope
• Work with diagnostics, treatment, and support for children and their families
• Contribute psychological expertise to the cross-professional team
• Conduct consultations and training initiatives for staff groups
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers and actors in the child's network

You will receive a tailored introduction based on your experience and background, with support from colleagues and supervision.

We are looking for someone who

• Is a licensed psychologist
• Has previous experience working with children and adolescents with disabilities
• Has good knowledge of Swedish and English in both spoken and written form
• Has a B driver's license

It is advantageous if you

• Have further education in neuropsychology
• Have experience with NPF assessments

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

• Personal maturity
• Ability to collaborate
• Flexibility
• Structured

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 the 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. 

For many years, the region has worked to create conditions that contribute 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 grants. 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, a number of positions are classified in security class, and security screening may therefore take place. We have made our selection process for recruitment and therefore kindly ask for no contact from advertising sellers or other recruitment service sellers.

This position may require you to have a valid license for the relevant profession. Your professional license may be checked against the National Board of Health and Welfare's register of licensed healthcare professionals (HOSP) before any job offer. Read more here: The register of licensed healthcare professionals (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare (https://www.socialstyrelsen.se/statistik-och-data/register/halso-och-sjukvardspersonal/). We apply background checks of criminal records and drug tests before making employment decisions.

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