Vacant job

The Women and Children's Department includes Södertälje Maternity Ward, Child and Adolescent Medicine Clinic (BUMM), as well as Gynecology and Women's Health. We are a family-oriented department with approximately 200 employees who work closely together, regardless of profession. At our clinic, the patient and family are always in focus. With high involvement and short decision-making paths, there are great opportunities to make a difference as an employee. Central to our operations is an inclusive atmosphere driven by high competence, good morale, strong engagement, and openness to change.

Psychologist to BUMM at Södertälje Hospital

Our clinic provides outpatient care for children and adolescents aged 0–18 years. We have general pediatric services and specialized treatment teams for asthma/allergy, obesity, gastroenterology, urology, and ADHD. The teams consist of various professions including doctors, psychologists, dietitians, nurses, and assistant nurses.

We are looking for you who can convey to children and adolescents visiting our clinic that they are important. Can you offer advice to anxious parents whose children express worry and low mood? We are seeking you with a strong interest in the mental health of children and adolescents aged 6–18 years.

Your personal qualities

The work requires both the ability to work independently and good teamwork skills. You should have good verbal and written communication skills and thrive in the role of educator and consultant to colleagues and other partners. The assignment places high demands on flexibility; you must be able to switch contexts and be someone who strives for development.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability in this recruitment.

Your qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed psychologist with at least 2 years of clinical experience working with children, young people, and their guardians using evidence-based interventions and treatments.
• Competence in developmental psychology.
• Knowledge of Swedish at level C1 is required.

Merits:

• Experience with group therapy and/or lectures.
• Good ability and interest in collaborating with social services, school health services, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
• Previous experience with parental support interventions and meeting families in crisis is highly meritorious.

Employment type

Permanent position, full-time. Start date according to agreement.

What employees at BUMM say:

"It is fun to work with children with a wide age range, from 0 to 18 years, and with different diagnoses. The work becomes very varied."

"There are many laughs among colleagues here. The atmosphere is positive and we care about each other."

Your hospital through your career

We are proud to be a medium-sized emergency hospital with short decision-making paths and present managers. We have a supportive culture that gives you the opportunity to grow in your role and take on new challenges. We have approximately 1,300 employees.

Benefits:

• Wellness allowance
• Staff gym, indoor and outdoor
• Wellness discounts
• Reimbursement for healthcare visits
• Extra vacation days after turning 40
• Compensation during parental leave

Read more about additional benefits on our website: Our Benefits (sodertaljesjukhus.se)

You can get to Södertälje Hospital by commuter train, bus, or car. We have a bicycle garage for those who wish to cycle here. For those living in Stockholm, the direct bus from Liljeholmen may be the fastest option; search for Polhemsgatan (Södertälje) in the SL app.

Your hospital through life

We often say that we are "Your Hospital Through Life" because we are here for our patients during all stages of life. We offer specialist care in internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, urology, obstetrics-gynecology, pediatrics, geriatrics, palliative care, and ASIH. Our emergency department and maternity ward are open 24/7. We also have extensive radiological services. At our clinic, there is safe and accessible healthcare. We are part of Region Stockholm.

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