Department Manager for Forensic Psychiatry Unit 80

REGION VÄRMLAND · Full-time

Region Värmland, Kristinehamn, Sweden

Forensic Psychiatry in Värmland is in an exciting development phase. We are now seeking a department manager for a one-year fixed-term position at unit 80 in Kristinehamn. Here you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated work team and contribute to the development of a modern forensic psychiatric service at the forefront of the field. Your Workplace Forensic Psychiatry serves individuals referred for forensic psychiatric care. The unit provides care for individuals who have committed crimes while under the influence of serious mental illness and who, under Swedish law, cannot be sentenced to imprisonment. Operations are conducted in Kristinehamn and Karlstad. The service is in an expansion phase and encompasses a total of 42 inpatient beds in Kristinehamn and Karlstad, of which 10 are in security class 2 and 32 in security class 3. We are over 100 employees with broad expertise and extensive experience in psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. A decision has been made to build a new inpatient unit with security class 3 in our area in Kristinehamn with 14 care beds, which is very encouraging. We are now seeking a temporary department manager for unit 80 in Kristinehamn for one year. The unit is the only one with security class 2 in the region and has 10 care beds and two detention cells. As department manager, you play a key role in developing, leading, and monitoring operations with a focus on psychiatric care and rehabilitation. Apply today and become part of our goal to be among Sweden's leading forensic psychiatric clinics! Your Responsibilities As department manager, you play a central role in creating and maintaining a safe, open, and learning culture on the unit, where both employee working environment and patient safety are in focus. In an operation with security class 2, systematic and well-integrated safety work is a natural part of daily leadership. You are responsible for leading, developing, and monitoring operations, staff, and finances. You collaborate closely with other department managers and participate in the management group. You are expected to contribute to the development of the entire operational area. Together, we work to create an attractive workplace and equitable, needs-driven, evidence-based, and cost-effective care—in line with Region Värmland's values. Your Knowledge and Competencies We are seeking someone with academic education in healthcare and a B-class driver's license. Experience working in healthcare, preferably in psychiatric operations, is an asset. Previous leadership experience is also advantageous. As a manager, you are inclusive and coaching with the ability to see operations from a holistic perspective. You are a present leader who enjoys leading, developing, and monitoring daily work. You are organized, stress-resilient, and possess strong administrative skills. You work independently, are communicative and collaboration-oriented, with strong responsibility and a clear ethical compass. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. Developmental Leadership Region Värmland seeks to have good managers who are sustainable over time and who are provided with good conditions for their leadership within the organization. Developmental Leadership (UL) is the leadership model used by the region. It is based on knowledge of the interplay between one's own conditions and the environment, along with the leadership styles employed by managers, which result from leadership outcomes. As a manager in the region, you will have access to training to support you in your management role as well as individual support in your role as manager/leader. About Region Värmland We are here so that everyone living here feels well and for our region to be attractive and competitive. We make a difference in healthcare, dental care, public transportation, regional development, and culture and education. We meet people in life's most significant moments and in all the everyday moments in between. Our vision is world-class quality of life. Learn more about what it is like to work with us and our benefits, and follow us on social media. Would you also like to work for everyone in Värmland? Welcome with your application. Other Information From June 7, 2026, the EU's pay transparency directive applies—for increased transparency and fair wages. Information about collective agreements is available on the SKR website, Collective Agreements - SKR In connection with possible employment, we may ask you as an applicant to provide an extract from the police criminal record register. Prior to employment in psychiatric care, care for people with disabilities, care of children or youth, the employer conducts a check in the police suspicion and criminal record register. A positive result in this register may affect your employment prospects. If you have a protected identity and wish to submit an application, please contact the Competence Supply Unit HR via the Region's switchboard at 010-831 50 00. You will then receive help submitting your application without it being processed in Varbi. Remember to only include information relevant to the current position. In preparation for recruitment efforts, Region Värmland has made determinations regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this notice.