Vacant job

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

About the Organization

Region Västernorrland is one of the county's largest employers with approximately 7,000 employees. Together, we work to develop the region, healthcare, and dental care. Here, you will have the opportunity to make a difference for the inhabitants in a county that offers both activity and relaxation.

The Specialist Care is responsible for specialized care in the county. The administration is organized into several county operations based on different medical specialties. Our hospital locations are Sundsvall, Sollefteå, and Örnsköldsvik.

The Adult Psychiatry County Clinic in Västernorrland County has three service points: Sundsvall/Härnösand, Örnsköldsvik, and Kramfors/Sollefteå. Specialized psychiatry primarily works with prevention, diagnostics, care, and treatment of mental illness and more severe mental disorders. All evening and weekend on-call activities as well as all involuntary care take place in Sundsvall and also cover Kramfors, Sollefteå, and Örnsköldsvik.

We are looking for a specialist physician for our psychiatric outpatient activity in Örnsköldsvik with duties in our Emergency Team. We offer you a positive and open work environment with competent colleagues.

The work location is Örnsköldsvik, and the work is during daytime hours. The position is a permanent full-time employment with start date as agreed.

Responsibilities

In the Emergency Team, you will work together in a team with nurses and care assistants who perform the initial assessment/triage of patients seeking emergency care. As a specialist physician in the Emergency Team, you will perform psychiatric emergency assessments and interventions if there is an immediate need for care.

Examples of tasks include:

• Medical assessment of patients seeking emergency care for deteriorating mental health or patients admitted to other clinics in need of psychiatric consultation.
• Home visits together with other professions in the team may occur.
• Team-based work together with other professions in the Emergency Team.
• Collaboration with other healthcare areas and other care partners.
• Support as needed to other staff and junior doctors working within the healthcare area.
• Supervision of trainee doctors is included in the duties.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who

• Are a specialist physician in psychiatry.
• Have experience of clinical work within psychiatric outpatient/inpatient care.
• Have supervisor training for physicians.
• Have good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing.

It is meritorious if you

• Have good knowledge of the English language or other languages and master them in both speech and writing.
• Have experience of clinical work within psychiatric emergency activities.

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

• Flexible.
• Team player.
• Good judgment.

The following documentation must be attached to your application according to the handling order for expert review when employing specialist-trained physicians at academic healthcare units and university healthcare units:

• Scientific merits (if applicable)
  • Certificate of academic degree, e.g., Doctor of Medicine or Docent.
  • Complete publication list.
• Pedagogical merits (if applicable)
  • Certificate/documentation of teaching experience.
  • Certificate of supervisor course (basic or specialist training).
• Clinical and other merits (if applicable)
  • Certificate of sub-specialization.
  • Certificate/documentation of management assignments and/or business development.

Verification of medical license and all relevant specialist certificates via the National Board of Health and Welfare (HOSP) will take place when the application is received.

We apply criminal record checks and drug tests before a decision on employment is made.

About Region Västernorrland

With approximately 7,000 employees and over 200 professions, we at Region Västernorrland are responsible for several of the operations that are most important for the inhabitants' 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 worked for many years to create conditions to 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 5,000 SEK per year in wellness benefits. We apply individual salary setting according to the current collective agreement. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working at Region Västernorrland (https://www.rvn.se).

Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are classified for security, and therefore security clearance may be conducted. We have made our choice of recruitment partner and therefore decline contact with ad sellers or other sellers of recruitment services.

Selection and interviews take place continuously. You are warmly welcome to apply!