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PTP Psychologist for Emergency and Assessment Clinic and Ålidhem Health Center

Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for an equitable welfare system and ensure that research and innovation yield results.

We are currently seeking PTP Psychologists for a shared practical training position between the Emergency and Assessment Clinic and Ålidhem Health Center.

Our Operations

Primary Care Area East is a basic unit consisting of Ålidhem and Holmsund/Obbola health centers. Ålidhem Health Center is located on Tvistevägen, close to the Ålidhem center and Iksu. We have approximately 22,700 registered inhabitants in a varied catchment area with a generally young population. The health center employs approximately 97 staff members, including the family center at Ålidhem center and a paramedical clinic at Tvistevägen 48 in Tietohusen.

The Emergency and Assessment Clinic serves a broad psychiatric patient group. The clinic's mission includes psychiatric emergency care, diagnostics, and treatment. A central task is conducting psychiatric assessments for patients referred from other healthcare providers/actors. This sometimes involves referring patients to the appropriate level of care within the region. We offer care in the form of medication, investigations, curative interventions, and psychological treatment. The Emergency and Assessment Clinic has multidisciplinary teams comprising care assistants, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and doctors.

2 positions available.

Job Responsibilities

As a PTP Psychologist with us, you contribute to taking good care of others and helping people feel better.

You support and develop people at all stages of life. You work both independently and in teams, conducting assessments, investigations, and treatment under supervision.

The duties follow the National Board of Health and Welfare's regulations on practical training for psychologists. You have a supervisor on-site and a well-functioning psychologist group. You participate in Region Västerbotten's PTP program with half-day meetings held either in Umeå or digitally. All meetings are mandatory and include theme days led by an experienced psychologist, study visits, or reviews of professional legal and ethical issues. In addition to competence development, you will have the opportunity to exchange experiences with other PTP Psychologists.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a trained psychologist with an interest in both specialist psychiatry and primary care. A psychology degree before commencement is required. Experience in psychiatric operations; investigative and/or treatment work, is meritorious.

You are a secure and stable person with a professional attitude. You enjoy collaborating and being available for both colleagues and patients.

Employment Terms

• Employment Type: Fixed-term employment.
• Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: 2026-08-24 or by agreement. Trainee position 1 year full-time, ending: 2027-08-23.
• Working Hours: Daytime.

Read more about our benefits for you who work with us on our website: https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner (https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner)

We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds.

Regarding the recruitment process, we have taken a stand on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore expressly decline contact with media sellers, recruitment sites, and similar.

If you have protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents via post.

Before employment, we will request an extract from the suspicion and criminal record register.