Unit Manager

REGION JÖNKÖPINGS LÄN · Full-time

Jönköping, Sweden

Child and Youth Health North, Huskvarna Health Center Do you want to join us on the journey to progressively continue building out child and youth health into a complete primary care service for children and young people with mental health issues? We are looking for someone who is passionate about leadership and wants to be a driving force in the important work of preventing and treating mental health issues among children and young people! If this describes you, we hope you seize the opportunity and apply for our open position as unit manager, now that our current manager Sara is moving on to new challenges within our region. The Role of Unit Manager In your daily work as unit manager at child and youth health, you lead a work team consisting of occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, physicians, nurses, special educators, and administrative healthcare staff, approximately 20 people in total. You are part of the management group for the child and youth unit where you work together with other managers, activity developers, and the medically responsible physician to develop the service strategically and create good results. You work closely with other actors and collaboration partners to provide the best possible care for those we are here to serve. You report directly to the operations manager and have responsibility for operations, personnel, finances, and work environment. In your work, you have support from, among others, an HR partner, recruitment specialist, and controller. Your Future Workplace Our clinic is located in modern facilities in Huskvarna and serves children and young people from preschool class through age 17 with mild to moderate mental health issues. By taking a holistic perspective on the child's entire day, we can make a significant difference with short, targeted interventions such as counseling and parental support. We also offer internet-based treatment for young people. We work in teams where everyone is committed to continuously improving the service. We have extensive collaboration with schools and social services. Child and youth health in Huskvarna also works closely with corresponding clinics in Värnamo and Nässjö. Your Profile We are looking for someone who, with heart, drive, and commitment, together with competent colleagues and staff, wants to take on child and youth health's important and exciting mission. You have an academic education suitable for the position and it is desirable that you have experience working with children and young people in healthcare, social services, or school. Previous experience in leadership and/or management positions is seen as a positive. Since travel is part of the position, a driver's license is a requirement. As a person, you are confident and stable with good initiative. You are a clear leader with the ability to lead and motivate your staff and have the courage to make decisions. You are open to change and improvements and to developing new ways of working. You can communicate this and thereby create engagement and participation. Your attitude toward collaboration is positive, and you see the importance of utilizing everyone's competence within the unit to continuously improve care for our patients. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Our Offer to You We give you the opportunity to lead a highly functioning and well-liked service that is at the forefront of promoting mental health among children and young people. You will have good support and close collaboration with corresponding unit managers in Värnamo and Nässjö. Together you make a difference! You are offered the opportunity to develop your leadership through the region's management training programs and to participate in the region's network for engaged leadership. As a new manager, you will receive an introduction tailored to your previous experience and needs to ensure you have the best possible start. You will be employed permanently in your basic profession with a fixed-term appointment as unit manager. Working hours are Monday through Friday during daytime hours. As an employee with Region Jönköpings län, you have access to our employment benefits. Some of them increase your basic security, others add a little extra to everyday life. Read more about our benefits here: Benefits, Region Jönköpings län (http://www.rjl.se/jobb-och-karriar/Jobba-hos-oss/Formaner/) Do You Have Questions About the Position? If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Operations Manager Ann Grännö Alm, phone 070 528 9950, or email [email protected]. We are happy to receive calls from those interested in the job but decline calls from those selling advertisements and recruitment services. Our Recruitment Process The application deadline is 2026-09-15; interviews and selection may take place on an ongoing basis. Provisional Interview Dates First interviews are planned to be held 2026-09-18 2026-09-21 Second interviews are planned to be held 2026-10-05 In this recruitment, we may use assessment tools as part of the recruitment process. Before employment, the employer will request that you provide a certificate from the police criminal record register. A record in this register may affect your opportunity for employment. Read more about Region Jönköpings län's recruitment process on our website: Our Recruitment Process, Region Jönköpings län (https://rjl.se/jobb-och-karriar/Lediga-jobb/Var-rekryteringsprocess/)