Vacant job

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

About the role

Do you want to work at a clinic where collaboration and a good working environment are in focus, and where you can help develop working methods? Welcome to us!

Region Västernorrland has received permission to start National Highly Specialized Care (NHV) for the group with severe eating disorders at Sundsvall Hospital. This is a completely new form of care involving both inpatient care and a smaller part of outpatient care, which started on December 1, 2023. NHV targets complex and rare care needs and is provided at five locations in Sweden, with collaboration regarding research and development.

The purpose of consolidating this care is to ensure high competence within the entire multidisciplinary team and to offer high-quality care without limiting accessibility. NHV will have close collaboration with other operations within the county's psychiatric services in Västernorrland County and will receive patients from all over Sweden. We in Sundsvall will also offer care for elite athletes with eating disorders.

We are now looking for a psychologist who is attracted by the opportunity to be part of building a new operation from the ground up. The position is a permanent, full-time employment with start date according to agreement.

Responsibilities

The tasks are varied and include cross-professional teamwork, consultation, and a significant portion of clinical work. You will be one of the team's psychologists working closely with dietitians, physiotherapists, and physicians. Team collaboration takes place on a daily basis with the ward's nurses and assistant nurses.

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

• in-depth psychological assessments and investigations
• individual psychological treatment (CFT, CBT-E, RO-DBT)
• group therapy
• consultation, supervision, and collaboration

Those who work here are offered ongoing internal training and external education as needed.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who

• Are a licensed psychologist
• Have language skills in Swedish in speech and writing at least at level C1 according to the Council of Europe's scale, and master it in both speech and writing

It is an advantage if you

• Have a specialist education in psychological treatment/psychotherapy
• Have experience working with patients with eating disorder issues
• Have experience working with RO-DBT, CFT and/or CBT-E
• Have good knowledge of English in speech and writing
• Have additional language skills

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

• Personal maturity
• Self-initiative
• Collaborative ability
• 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 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. 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 required. We have made our choice of recruitment agency and therefore decline contact with advertising salespeople or other sellers of recruitment services.

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: 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 take place on an ongoing basis. We warmly welcome your application!