Vacant job

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

At the psychiatric reception in Kramfors, we have a collaborative and experienced staff with high competence, where we often use each other in an internal consultative manner. Continuous development work is ongoing, and we embrace new research and focus on more effective treatments. We have a lot of internal collaboration around the patients, which makes it smooth and easy to tailor individualized treatment interventions suited to the patient's rehabilitation. In addition to 2 psychologist positions, the reception also has psychiatrists, social workers, caregivers, nurses, administrators, and a psychiatric emergency team.

We are now looking for a psychologist to join our team! As a psychologist within specialist psychiatry, you contribute the psychological perspective throughout the care chain. The psychologist at a general psychiatric reception gains broad experience in the field.

The position is a permanent full-time employment starting on 2026-05-01 or earlier by agreement.

• Neuropsychological assessments and in-depth psychological evaluations
• Individual treatment work
• Contribute the psychological perspective during referral and treatment conferences

We are looking for someone who

• Is a licensed psychologist
• Has experience with patient work within psychiatry
• Has good knowledge of Swedish and English in speech and writing

It is advantageous if you

• Have experience in clinical treatment and assessment work from specialist psychiatry

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

• Personal maturity
• Self-driven
• Ability to collaborate
• 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 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. 

The region has been working for many years to create conditions for contributing 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 benefits. 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 occur. We have made our choice of recruitment channels and therefore kindly ask for no contact from advertising sellers or other sellers of recruitment services.

This position requires you to have a valid license for the relevant profession. Your professional license will 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 a hiring decision.

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