Vacant job

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

About the Operations

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry unit (BUP) has approximately 120 employees with clinics in Härnösand, Sollefteå, Sundsvall/Ånge, and Örnsköldsvik. Since the summer of 2022, we have had our own inpatient ward in Sundsvall with 5 beds, which is partly managed in collaboration with adult psychiatry during on-call hours. Development is ongoing to coordinate the County-wide BUP operations to create equal care in the county with a focus on quality, accessibility, and value for the patient.

We are now looking for a Chief Physician to join our team! The position is a permanent full-time employment, with a start date to be agreed upon.

Responsibilities

In the role of Chief Physician/Child Psychiatrist with us at BUP, you will have the opportunity to contribute your specialist competence in both patient and colleague interactions, as well as in building the future of child and adolescent psychiatry within Region Västernorrland. We work purposefully to be an attractive workplace, and part of this is offering our employees opportunities to influence their own work.

You will perform standard duties for a Chief Physician in child and adolescent psychiatry, which include among other things:

• In-depth clinical assessments, diagnostics, and treatments together with an engaged interdisciplinary team.
• Participation in various internal conferences at the clinic, as well as in external collaboration.
• Active involvement in our development work, where your specific competence contributes on various levels.
• Some on-call duties may be included.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who

• Is a specialist physician in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Has at least 2 years of clinical full-time employment after obtaining specialist competence.
• Has documented teaching and supervision experience (including approved ST-supervisor training).
• Has good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing.

It is an advantage if you

• Have a PhD with active research in a relevant field.
• Have teaching and/or supervision experience.
• Have leadership and administrative experience/education.

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

• Self-motivated
• Collaborative
• Stable
• Structured

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 that contribute to healthy and well-being employees. Your well-being and satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5,000 SEK per year in fitness allowances. 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.

Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are classified for security, and a 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 requires you to have a valid license for the current profession. We apply background checks and drug testing before a decision on employment is made. 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.

Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis. We warmly welcome your application!