Psychologist for Child and Youth Psychiatry - Clinic 3

REGION VÄRMLAND · plný úvazek

Region Värmland, Karlstad, Švédsko

Children and young people's mental health is one of the most important societal issues of our time – and you can be part of shaping the future. At Clinic 3, we are looking for an engaged psychologist who wants to work at the forefront with evidence-based methods, close to patients, and in a team passionate about development. Here you will have the opportunity to grow professionally, challenge yourself, and make a difference every day. Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Your Workplace At Child and Youth Psychiatry (BUP), we are the region's specialist resource for children and young people with moderate to severe mental health issues. Our mission is to work together with other actors in the region to offer care that is equitable, tailored to needs, and cost-effective – for children, young people, and their families. Clinic 3 is one of three base clinics at our facility and serves children and young people in Torsby, Hagfors, Sunne, Munkfors, Forshaga, Kil, and Karlstad. We work in a diverse team with colleagues from different professions. Our team consists of a unit manager, team leader, physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapist, educator, speech-language pathologist, and administrative staff. Together we create a safe and dynamic work environment where your expertise is valued and developed. At BUP, your ideas and commitment are crucial to our collective development. We act on employee suggestions and see your professional contribution as a central part of our future. As a psychologist, you are an important link in knowledge development, both within the team and in collaboration with other actors. Psychologists at the clinic have regular professional meetings and collaboration sessions to develop their expertise and work across clinic boundaries. Additionally, external supervision in small groups is offered, providing excellent opportunities for professional development and advancement. Your Responsibilities As a psychologist at BUP, you are a key person in our work. Your role is both patient-focused and consultative, which means you meet children, young people, and their families through psychological assessments, neuropsychiatric evaluations, and treatments. You work both independently and in close collaboration with colleagues from different professions. The role is flexible and you can influence whether you want to emphasize assessment or treatment. In the consultative role, you contribute the psychological perspective and your specific expertise, both in individual patient matters and in overall method development. A major and important part of our work is collaboration. We work closely with families, schools, social services, and other key actors to create the best conditions for the children and young people we meet. Here you are part of a multiprofessional team where everyone contributes their unique expertise, always with the patient in focus. Your Knowledge and Competencies We are looking for you – a licensed psychologist who is passionate about working with children and young people. As a person, you thrive in a role where you work both independently and collaborate closely with colleagues and patients. You take initiative when needed, work methodically and in an organized manner, and have an easy way of building good relationships. Previous experience from BUP or similar activities is a merit. We are keen to find the right person for our team, so great importance will be placed on personal qualities. Interviews are held continuously throughout the application period, so please send in your application today! About Region Värmland We are here to ensure that everyone living here feels well and that our region is attractive and competitive. We make a difference in health and medical care, dental care, public transport, regional development, and culture and education. We meet people at life's greatest moments and in all those everyday moments in between. Our vision is world-class quality of life. Read more about what it's like to work with us and our benefits and follow us on social media. Do you also want to work for everyone in Värmland? Welcome to submit 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 can be found on SKR's website, Collective Agreements - SKR In connection with possible employment, we may ask you as an applicant to provide an extract from the police's criminal record register. Before employment in psychiatric care, care for people with disabilities, care of children or young people, the employer conducts a check in the police's suspicion and criminal record register. An entry in this register may affect your eligibility for employment. If you have a protected identity and want to submit an application, we ask you to contact the Competency Supply Unit HR via the Region's switchboard 010-831 50 00. You will then receive help submitting your application without it being handled in Varbi. Remember to only include information that is relevant to the current position. In preparation for the recruitment process, Region Värmland has taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.