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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.

Do you want to work in an engaged team where the patient's recovery and participation are in focus? We are now looking for a licensed occupational therapist for the outpatient psychiatry in Ludvika. Here you will have the opportunity to work broadly with psychiatric rehabilitation and make a real difference in people's daily lives.

The clinic is located at Ludvika Hospital in new premises that provide a calm and pleasant environment. There is a good atmosphere, open climate, and good collegial cooperation at the workplace. The clinic consists of approximately 35 employees, including nurses, care assistants, counselors, licensed psychotherapists, psychologists, doctors, occupational therapists, medical secretaries, and managers. The clinic has broad specialist psychiatric competence and works in a cross-professional manner. The patient groups we meet have various psychiatric conditions such as psychosis, bipolar disorder, neuropsychiatric disabilities, PTSD, as well as more severe anxiety and depression disorders.

We work daytime, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour lunch break and the possibility of flexible hours if the work allows. Region Dalarna offers a wellness allowance of 2,000 SEK/year. We work actively with wellness and working environment. At the hospital, there is access to a gym and wellness activities offering various organized sessions. A cross-country skiing track is located near the hospital, and there are several ski slopes for downhill skiing in the immediate area. There are also plenty of lakes for swimming and fishing, as well as forests for walking and cycling.

We offer

• a varied and developmental work
• close collaboration in an experienced cross-professional team
• opportunities for competence development and supervision
• a work climate characterized by commitment and collegial support
• the opportunity to influence and develop the operations

As an occupational therapist in outpatient psychiatry, you will work with:

• assessing activity capacity and rehabilitation needs
• supporting patients in creating structure and functional daily routines
• conducting individual treatments and group interventions
• working with assistive devices, cognitive support, and activity balance
• collaborating with relatives, municipalities, and other healthcare providers
• contributing occupational therapy competence to the team's treatment planning

The work involves patients with, for example, depression, anxiety, neuropsychiatric disabilities, and other mental health issues.

Requirements:

• Licensed occupational therapist with an interest in psychiatry and rehabilitation
• Works independently and structured
• Good collaboration skills and a professional approach

Merits:

• Experience in psychiatry and/or work with mental health issues

Personal suitability is given great weight.

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