Vacant job

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

About the operations

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic (BUP) in Västernorrland is a county-wide clinic with approximately 120 employees. Outpatient care is provided in Örnsköldsvik, Sollefteå, Härnösand, and Sundsvall. In Sundsvall, there is also inpatient and intermediate care in collaboration with Adult Psychiatry and the Children's Clinic. The clinic has a long tradition of a systemic approach in dealing with children, adolescents, and their families. We use various treatment methods, both individually and in groups, based on systemic, psychodynamic, and cognitive perspectives.

At the clinic, social workers, psychologists, nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, medical secretaries, and managers work together. We receive families where children and adolescents exhibit serious child psychiatric problems requiring specialized interventions. We have a cross-professional working approach and use evidence-based treatment methods with different orientations. Treatment often takes place in close collaboration with other healthcare providers and other networks such as schools and social services. Within BUP, there are opportunities for education and further training.

We at BUP are now looking for a social worker to join our team. The position is a permanent full-time employment with immediate start, according to agreement.

Job Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities as a social worker within BUP are:

• Assessment, investigation, and treatment work at individual and group levels
• Collaboration with other healthcare providers and other networks

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who

• Has a degree in Social Work

It is an advantage if you

• Have basic psychotherapy training
• Are trained as a healthcare social worker
• Have experience working with children, adolescents, and families
• Have work experience in child and adolescent psychiatric care
• Have experience working in adult psychiatry or Social Services

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

• Teamwork skills
• Structured
• Flexible
• Stable

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 happiness are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5,000 SEK per year in fitness allowance. 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 security clearance may therefore be conducted. We have made our choice of recruitment agency and therefore decline contact with advertising sellers or other sellers of recruitment services.

This position may require you to have a valid license for the current profession. Your professional license will be checked against the National Board of Health and Welfare's register of licensed healthcare personnel (HOSP) before any offer of employment is made. Read more here: Register of Licensed Healthcare Personnel (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare (https://www.socialstyrelsen.se). We conduct background checks and drug tests before making a decision on employment.

Selection and interviews are conducted continuously. We warmly welcome your application!