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About the Department

The County Operations for Habilitation in Region Västernorrland consist of approximately 100 employees located in Sollefteå, Sundsvall, and Örnsköldsvik. We work in cross-professional teams with medical, neuropsychological, social, and pedagogical competence to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults with persistent disabilities. Our largest target groups are people with intellectual disabilities, autism, and cerebral palsy.

At the habilitation clinic in Sollefteå, there are two psychologist positions – one in the children's team and one in the combined youth/adult team. We are now looking for a new colleague to join the youth/adult team.

Here you will find a workplace with close collaboration between different professions. The team consists, among others, of an occupational therapist, physiotherapist, counselor, speech therapist, and psychologist, and we also collaborate with habilitation physicians and nurses. You will have access to both internal and external supervision as well as opportunities for further education.

Choice of workplace (Sollefteå, Sundsvall, or Örnsköldsvik), but the work will be directed towards the Habilitation Clinic in Sollefteå. This means you will be present at the clinic in Sollefteå when meeting patients. Opportunities for remote work for part of the working hours are available.

The position of Psychologist is a permanent full-time employment with a start date as agreed.

Responsibilities

As a psychologist with us, you will, among other things:

• Conduct neuropsychological assessments of varying scope.
• Work with diagnostics, treatment, and support for our patients and their families.
• Contribute psychological expertise to the cross-professional team.
• Conduct consultations and training initiatives for staff groups.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers and actors in the child's network.

As a psychologist in the team, you play a central role in contributing psychological expertise to the team's work. You work both independently and in close collaboration with other professional groups, and you have good opportunities to influence the organization of work as well as develop methods and approaches.

You will receive a tailored introduction based on experience and background, with support from colleagues and supervision.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who

• Are a licensed psychologist.
• Have good knowledge of Swedish and English in speech and writing.
• Have experience working with people with disabilities.
• Hold a valid driver's license (Category B).

It is an advantage if you

• Have further education in neuropsychology.
• Have experience with ASD/ADHD (NPF) assessments.

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

• Flexible.
• Collaborative.
• Structured.
• Personal maturity.

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 job satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5,000 SEK per year in fitness allowance. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working in 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 media choice for recruitment and therefore decline contact with advertising salespeople or other sellers of recruitment services.

This position may require you to have a valid license for the current profession. Your professional license may 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 apply background checks and drug testing before a decision on employment is made.

Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. We look forward to receiving your application!