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Psychologist/PTP Psychologist for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Gävle

The treatment unit at Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (BUP) in Gävle consists of approximately 35 employees. Our mandate is to treat children and young people aged 0–17 with moderate to severe mental health issues. Our team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and secretaries.

1 position available.

Job Responsibilities

To provide high-quality and comprehensive care for our patients, we often work in a team-based manner to create a creative environment with diverse competencies and knowledge perspectives. We offer a wide range of treatments based on various theoretical models. The role may also include neuropsychiatric assessments, as BUP is responsible for investigating all neuropsychiatric conditions and autism spectrum disorders in children over the age of six.

As a psychologist or PTP psychologist with us, you will, among other things, work with:

• Assessments
• Treatment
• Psychoeducational work, both individually and in groups

What We Offer

With us, you will:

• Work in a knowledge-intensive area of constant development
• Work in a team-based collaboration with other professions
• Receive individual development and training opportunities
• Participate in the development and implementation of care programs

Read more about our benefits: Region Gävleborg Benefits (https://www.regiongavleborg.se/jobb-och-utbildning/jobba-i-region-gavleborg/dina-formaner/)

Qualifications and Merits

We are looking for someone who collaborates well with others and is accommodating, calm, and empathetic in your interactions. You take responsibility for your tasks and plan and organize your work efficiently. We value a genuine interest in working with people in various life situations.

As a psychologist/PTP psychologist, you must:

• Be a licensed psychologist or hold a degree in psychology
• Communicate fluently in Swedish, both orally and in writing

For this position, experience working with children, young people, and their families and/or within psychiatry is considered an asset. Basic psychotherapeutic education with a focus on CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is also meritorious.

Before an employment offer is made, the employer has the right to request an extract from the criminal record.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Permanent
Duration: Permanent

With 7,500 employees, we are the largest employer in the county. This gives us the strength to drive development forward for a vibrant Gävleborg. Our mission is exciting and complex. Regardless of your role, you help the county's residents and make a difference in society. We are at the forefront of social development and invest in your growth and development as an employee. Here, you can use your full potential to create the future of Gävleborg together with your colleagues.

The Health and Medical Care Board Administration's approximately 6,500 employees work together to provide the county's residents with the best conditions for an active life with increased quality of life. By providing good and accessible healthcare throughout the county, we lay the foundation for a strong and healthy Gävleborg.

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