Unit Manager for Forensic Psychiatry Section South in Flemingsberg

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To build the future of forensic psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry Care Stockholm (RPV) has undergone an organizational change that includes smaller staff groups for our managers and the introduction of assistant unit managers at all inpatient units. The goal is to create sustainable management positions and contribute to present-focused leadership. As a natural next step in this change, we are now seeking additional unit managers for Section South who, together with us, want to lead, develop, and drive the operations forward. About Us Forensic Psychiatry Care Stockholm (RPV) provides specialized psychiatric care for patients with serious mental illness who have been convicted of crimes. The mission includes patients with severe psychiatric issues, and care is provided in close collaboration with criminal justice actors, social services, and other health and medical care. Forensic psychiatry is one of healthcare's most complex and developmental specialties. We provide highly specialized psychiatric care to a particularly vulnerable patient group—where law, ethics, and public safety intersect. Section South is located in Huddinge, with the majority of operations at Helix, which is an independent hospital. We also have two departments at Huddinge Hospital. Your Role as Unit Manager We are looking for you—a confident and present leader who wants to take a step into an organization where your leadership truly makes a difference. In our forensic psychiatry setting, you will have a varied and meaningful role where you combine operational, close employee support with strategic development issues. We know that good leadership requires time and presence. Therefore, we actively work to ensure that our support functions are easily accessible. With us, you will have the right conditions and support, so you can focus on leading your staff and developing the unit together with your team. You will work in a close and unpretentious team together with an assistant unit manager, engaged staff, and section management. In this role, you have personnel, work environment, and results responsibility, and you lead work toward established goals and ensure safe and lawful care in accordance with applicable legislation. What We Offer Stockholm County Healthcare (SLSO) systematically and long-term works to create good conditions for managers to succeed in their roles. As a manager in forensic psychiatry, you are offered management and leadership development through various programs and training under SLSO's direction. We know that a good introduction is important for creating a stable foundation and providing conditions for a good work environment and long-term satisfaction. As a new manager with us, you will participate in forensic psychiatry's organizational introduction program, which provides you with basic knowledge about forensic psychiatry's mission, legislation, security, patient safety, and care processes. The program gives you confidence in your role, a common knowledge base with other managers, and a strong collegial network. You are offered wellness benefits up to 5000 kr/year, wellness hours, free health and medical care, and flexible working hours. Your Profile You have several years of professional experience in healthcare, the legal system, or other complex operations. Previous experience in management, personnel responsibility, staffing and operational planning is a plus. Experience in forensic psychiatry, general psychiatry, substance abuse, or criminal care is a plus. We are looking for someone who is clear and confident in your leadership role and who has the ability to create a positive and innovative work environment. As a unit manager, you have many collaboration interfaces, and we therefore place great value on your ability to collaborate and build good relationships and networks with colleagues and staff. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis during the application period. Employment Terms You will be employed in your basic profession and offered a fixed-term management assignment. Before employment, a health examination and alcohol and drug testing will be conducted according to current guidelines for work in Forensic Psychiatric Care, SLSO. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis during the application period. The position is filled on the condition that it does not need to be used for internal redeployment, according to applicable regulations. For patient-facing work within Stockholm County Healthcare: - Register checks are conducted before employment decisions in accordance with SLSO's overarching guidelines for register checks upon employment. - Employees who will have patient contact must undergo a new employee health examination, according to current directives, which is conducted through occupational health services before employment. - In addition to Swedish professional credentials, good knowledge of the Swedish language corresponding to level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required. The same requirement is indicative for non-licensed staff with patient contact. Stockholm County Healthcare is one of Sweden's largest healthcare providers. We offer health and medical care under Region Stockholm's management within psychiatry, primary care, geriatrics, ASIH, urgent care centers, specialized somatic care, rehabilitation and health, and medical aids. In collaboration with the Karolinska Institute, we conduct research, education, and development. Read more about SLSO here. We strive for equality and fairness in our workplace and welcome applicants with different backgrounds and circumstances. We only accept applications through this system. Applications by letter or email will not be considered. We decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies and sellers of additional job postings. Our recruitment system cannot handle anonymous applications or applicants with protected personal information. If you have protected personal information, we ask you to contact the contact person specified in the ad. Your application will then be handled outside the recruitment system. You should also be careful about what information you provide in your application and only include information relevant to the current position. Region Stockholm is responsible for healthcare, public transportation, regional development, and contributes to cultural life. Every day, around the clock. In the country's fastest growing region. Together, we create Europe's most attractive metropolitan region.To build the future of forensic psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry Care Stockholm (RPV) has undergone an organizational change that includes smaller staff groups for our managers and the introduction of assistant unit managers at all inpatient units. The goal is to create sustainable management positions and contribute to present-focused leadership. As a natural next step in this change, we are now seeking additional unit managers for Section South who, together with us, want to lead, develop, and drive the operations forward. About Us Forensic Psychiatry Care Stockholm (RPV) provides…

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Huddinge

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Alfred Nobels Allé 41

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31. 7. 2026

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