Vacant job

Do you want to work in a setting where you can make a difference for people with mental health issues while developing professionally? We are now looking for an engaged counselor who wants to become an important part of our multidisciplinary team.

What we offer

For life forward. Region Östergötland has high ambitions and a responsible mission. It is about health and care, about the development of our region, and about those who live and visit here. We want to continue to be at the forefront with care, research, and education. This means daring to think new thoughts – and having the best employees. Therefore, we offer unique opportunities for further learning and invest in modern environments with efficient systems and tools. Many of us meet patients and relatives, others create the prerequisites for vital interventions. Here, fantastic people work towards the same goal – to make a real difference, and for life forward.

The Psychiatric Clinic Motala Mjölby consists of outpatient clinics within general psychiatry and addiction care in Motala and Mjölby. The operations also include an inpatient ward and a mobile nursing team, both located in Motala.

The clinic works from a cohesive care chain with treatment responsibility in both outpatient and inpatient care. The clinic covers western Östergötland as its catchment area and has been part of Psychiatric Centre in Region Östergötland since 2020, together with all other psychiatric operations in the region.

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Job Description

A meaningful assignment close to the patient

Here, you will meet patients with complex needs. You work with psychosocial investigations, treatment interventions, and support for patients, relatives, and networks. At the same time, you play a central role in highlighting how social and societal factors affect mental health and contributing to creating the best possible conditions for the patient's recovery and participation.

Expert support in social issues and legislation

As a counselor, you are the operation's expert in social legislation and society's support measures.

You guide patients regarding their rights and opportunities for support and collaborate with actors such as the municipality, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency, the Swedish Public Employment Service, and other healthcare and social care providers.

You initiate and coordinate interventions when needed and work to strengthen the patient's own resources and opportunities.

Work Group

Collaboration that makes a difference

The work takes place in close collaboration with doctors, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professions. You actively participate in team conferences, care planning, and treatment discussions where your competence contributes to a holistic view of the patient's needs and continued care.

About you

Development, quality, and knowledge sharing

We are looking for you who want to contribute to the operation's development through quality work, improvement work, and knowledge development. You work based on evidence, proven experience, and a person-centered approach. You also see the value of sharing your competence by supervising students and introducing new colleagues.

We offer

• Individual introduction based on your experience and competence.
• Mentor as support during your first time with us.
• Training programs for new employees.
• Collegial supervision and support from experienced colleagues.
• An developing and varied work in a positive work environment.
• Opportunity to influence and develop the operation together with the team.

We are looking for you who

• Are educated as a social worker (socionom).
• Have a great interest in mental health and psychiatric work.
• Enjoy working both independently and in a team.
• Have good collaboration skills and a professional approach.
• Are flexible, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Have the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize your work.

Merits

• Experience of working within specialist psychiatry.
• Licence as a healthcare counselor.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability. You are engaged, responsible, and have the patient's best interest in focus. You want to contribute to the development of the operation and are interested in working based on current methods and research.

Application and Employment

The position is a full-time temporary assignment for one year, starting on September 1st.

We work with continuous selection, which means interviews may be conducted during the application period. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Before employment in a patient-oriented role within Region Östergötland, you will be asked to fill out a health declaration.

We warmly welcome your application! If you need help registering in the system, contact Customer Service Support and Service, 010-103 60 00, during office hours.

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