Vacant job

Do you want to make a difference in forensic psychiatry?

We are now looking for a specialist physician or senior consultant for our dedicated team in forensic psychiatry in Öjebyn, as one of our senior consultants is on parental leave during 2026.

Here, you will have the opportunity – together with experienced and competent colleagues – to make a real difference for both the individual and society. We offer a work environment where your competence is valued, where development is encouraged, and where you get to shape the future of forensic psychiatry.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for you who are a licensed physician with specialist competence in psychiatry and have experience working in psychiatric operations. You have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. It is an advantage if you are a specialist in forensic psychiatry and have experience working in forensic psychiatric operations and in multidisciplinary teams. Clinical experience from adult psychiatry and/or forensic psychiatry is also an advantage.

We place great importance on personal qualities. As a person, you are secure and show a high degree of maturity in your professional practice. You are communicative and have the ability to adapt your message based on the situation and recipient. You thrive in collaboration with others and contribute to a good work climate where knowledge and experiences are shared. Furthermore, you are structured in your approach to work and can independently drive your tasks forward while being an important part of the team.

What you will work with

We are now looking for a specialist physician / senior consultant for our operations in Öjebyn – an exciting assignment where you will work together with dedicated, experienced, and competent colleagues.

Here, you will meet patients with complex care needs in an environment where safety, law, and rehabilitation work together. You are part of a multidisciplinary team and have a central role in both daily work and the development of the operations.

The work includes tasks such as medical assessments and diagnostics, responsibility for medication treatment, and supervision of resident doctors (ST/AT) when needed. You actively contribute to care planning and the development of care content – always with the patient's best interest in focus.

We offer a work environment characterized by good collaboration, high job satisfaction, and a strong commitment to our patients.

What we offer you

• An exciting and developmental job that is unique in Norrbotten County
• Close collaboration with experienced colleagues and specialist competence
• Continuous competence development and further education
• Opportunity to influence the development of forensic psychiatry
• Opportunity for remote work for part of working hours according to agreement
• Development and career opportunities where you get to help create the future of health and care
• Health-promoting workplaces with access to wellness activities and wellness benefits
• Link to our benefits: https://www.norrbotten.se/sv/jobba-hos-oss/anstallningsvillkor-och-utveckling/ (https://www.norrbotten.se/sv/jobba-hos-oss/anstallningsvillkor-och-utveckling/)

Information about the position

The position is a temporary assignment for 9 months on a full-time or part-time basis. Working hours are scheduled during daytime. Start date is by agreement. Selection and interviews are conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

The position is within psychiatry: Based on the nature of the operations and safety requirements, applicants to our operations must be prepared to provide extracts from the criminal record.

Norrbotten County applies individual salary setting according to collective agreements.

We strive to have employees with knowledge of Sweden's national minority languages and therefore value your knowledge of Sami, Meänkieli, Finnish, Romani Chib, and Yiddish. We actively work for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength. We welcome employees with different backgrounds and work to ensure our workplace is accessible to everyone.

Welcome with your application!