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At Region Dalarna, you will find meaningful work where you can make a difference. Together, we work towards a sustainable Dalarna with development potential in all parts of the county.

The Forensic Psychiatric Clinic in Säter (RPK) provides highly specialized care at both the regional and national levels. In total, there are 78 care beds across seven wards staffed with experienced nurses and care assistants. The patient group primarily presents with psychosis-related issues and neuropsychiatric disabilities, often accompanied by harmful substance use/addiction. The treatment work is varied with the aim of creating conditions for the patients' reintegration into society.

The Treatment and Operations Follow-up Team works with long-term treatment contacts for patients sentenced to forensic psychiatric care. The group currently consists of psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation assistants, addiction therapists, and the unit manager. The team operates in close collaboration with doctors and ward staff, with the goal of building skills in patients for a sustainable and functional life outside RPK. Treatment takes place both individually and in groups. The team is driven and collaborative; you will be introduced to the forensic psychiatric environment by open and supportive colleagues, several of whom have moved to the region for this work. This recruitment expands the team with an occupational therapist position.

As an occupational therapist, you will work diagnostically, therapeutically, and psycho-pedagogically. You will meet patients individually and in groups, as well as supervise the team's and ward staff. This is based on patients' needs for physical adaptation and/or adapted interaction strategies. Meaningful activation and motivational work are fundamental, with the goal of a functional daily life for the patient, both during and after their time at RPK. Collaboration is included with entities such as the Swedish Social Insurance Agency and municipalities, and there is also the opportunity to participate in other team members' treatment activities. The patient-facing work is largely relationship-building as stays are often long, and both needs and treatment opportunities vary over time.

RPK Säter is currently in a development phase with a focus on more active and evidence-based treatment work. Development work is ongoing for a more structured care process with an expanded methodological breadth and sharpened quality follow-up. As an occupational therapist, there are great opportunities for a leading role in this development process and to shape the team's work according to the complex needs of the patient group. Opportunities also exist within Region Dalarna for clinic-based research.

Requirements:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Interest in quality work as well as process and method development.
• Interest in longer treatment and change processes.
• Will and drive for close teamwork.
• Proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written.

Merits:

• Experience from Forensic Psychiatry or related 24/7 operations such as Psychiatric Inpatient Care, SIS (Swedish Institute for Social Research/Care), HVB (Hem för vård eller boende - Home for care or housing), or Treatment Homes, etc. (highly meritorious).
• Experience from operations under development and/or startup (highly meritorious).
• Experience working with Neuropsychiatric Disabilities (e.g., ADHD/Autism spectrum), addiction issues, and/or psychotic illnesses.
• Valid driver's license (B-class) (travel for work may occur).

Selection is ongoing, and interviews are planned for weeks 30 and 31. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. Extracts from the police's criminal and suspicion registers, drug tests, and checks with the Swedish Enforcement Authority are required prior to potential employment.

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This position requires 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: The Register of Licensed Healthcare Personnel (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare. (#)

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