Psychologist at BUP Outpatient Clinic VÄST

VÄSTRA GÖTALANDSREGIONEN · Full-time

Ledningskansliet, Trollhättan, Sweden

NU-sjukvården is part of Västra Götalandsregionen and is one of Sweden's larger regional hospitals. We are located at NÄL (Norra Älvsborgs Länssjukhus) in Trollhättan and Uddevalla Hospital. The hospital's catchment area covers 280,000 residents. Together we are approximately 5,000 employees who work every day to provide good and safe specialist healthcare. We are located on the west coast and our region offers varied nature with sea, mountains, forests and lakes. Description The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic at NU-sjukvården currently has approximately 150 full-time employees. These consist of treatment assistants, recreational pedagogues, physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, psychotherapists, team secretaries, dietitians, special education teachers, speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists. Right now the BUP clinic is undergoing major development and organizational work to evolve operations in relation to patients and healthcare partners. This involves accessibility, current guidelines and care programs and how we should organize the BUP clinic to meet current expectations. We need to challenge our established patterns and discover new possibilities while preserving the experience we have and what we know works. As an employee, you have the opportunity to influence how BUP will look in the future. BUP VÄST has its main center at Uddevalla Hospital with outpatient points in Lysekil and Strömstad. We strive for a good work environment where our employees can feel job satisfaction, security and support in their daily work. Together we care for each other's health and well-being, maintain an open atmosphere and appreciate humor. To thrive with us, you should enjoy working in teams as well as being confident in independent work. Responsibilities As a psychologist you work with child psychiatric assessments, investigations and treatments. Support during assessments and investigations is provided through jointly developed templates, support documents and guidelines. Treatment can be provided individually to children/adolescents, with families or in groups. We work using different methods depending on the nature of the case and what is assessed as most appropriate in each individual case, based on the National Board of Health and Welfare's guidelines and our regional medical guidelines (RMR). The work also includes collaboration with schools, social services, habilitation, pediatric medicine and other agencies around children and families. Work takes place in close collaboration with other staff, team leaders and management. Qualified supervision is available within the clinic for treatment and investigation work. The clinic has a psychologically responsible manager (PLA) who is part of the management team. Psychologists at the clinic have regular meetings to discuss professional common issues and an interdisciplinary reflection forum will be held during the term. Qualifications Licensed psychologist according to Swedish regulations. PTP position is not applicable for this position. We expect you to have an interest in child and adolescent psychiatry, to be structured, clear, organized and flexible, and to have a willingness to work and be part of a team. We value qualities such as good social competence where humor, forward-thinking and positive attitude are clear merits. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability and qualities such as good collaboration ability and the ability to work independently. Other Information When filling positions in psychiatry we always request an extract from the suspicion and conviction register. This request is handled by the employer. Interviews will take place continuously throughout the application period. Welcome to apply! About Västra Götalandsregionen With us you become part of something larger. We are 56,000 employees in over 200 professions who make a difference in people's lives every day throughout Västra Götaland. You contribute to safe and equitable healthcare and to a sustainable society where environment, culture and good communications create quality of life. We are in the midst of digital development where you get to help shape the working methods of the future to improve and simplify everyday life for residents and operations. As a permanent employee you will be registered for civil protection duty as part of our shared responsibility for maintaining societal critical functions even in crisis. Want to know more about us? 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