Assistant Unit Manager for Department 90, Sundsvall

We are a force that connects, holds together, and develops the county. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something greater. The Forensic Psychiatric Regional Clinic (RPK) is today one of the country's leading clinics for the care of patients under the Forensic Psychiatric Care Act (LRV). With over 120 care places distributed across 9 departments, the clinic is an important resource to meet national needs in this specialized area. In 2026, RPK will expand to 135 care places, as the facility in Nacksta is being doubled in size and will house all departments, along with a new one. This expansion will further strengthen the clinic's ability to provide high-quality care and support for its patients. Department 90 has a total of 29 positions, including unit manager, nurses, and caregivers. The department consists of 14 inpatient care places and serves as the clinic's intake department. The unit operates with a high level of security awareness based on the clinic's care process, which is divided into five different phases. The work at the department spans from the introductory phase to the outpatient phase. However, the main work occurs within the assessment and treatment phase, which aims to map the patient's needs and provide appropriate treatment, support, and interventions to promote the patient's opportunities for reintegration into society and to prevent the risk of relapse into serious criminal behavior. Department 90 is located in Nacksta, Sundsvall. We are now seeking an Assistant Unit Manager to join us! The position is a permanent employment in the core profession, and the managerial appointment is time-limited in accordance with the region's leadership policy. As a manager in Region Västernorrland, you represent the employer and exercise leadership grounded in good self-awareness, characterized by honesty, openness, a sense of responsibility, and personal courage. Start date: January 1, 2026. Assistant Unit Manager for Department 90, Sundsvall Responsibilities As the Assistant Unit Manager, you report directly to the unit manager and have limited managerial responsibility for Department 90 concerning operations, personnel, and work environment. The role includes personal responsibility for a designated work group with tasks such as: • Recruitment • Employee conversations • Salary setting The role also includes acting as the clinic's event coordinator during office hours. As an event coordinator, there are high demands for good procedural knowledge and decisiveness, as this person acts as the clinic's representative in both internal and external events within defined areas. The role also involves collaboration with external actors such as other regions and the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Continuous improvements are underway at the clinic aimed at increasing the quality of care based on the national knowledge support for psychiatry, and the Assistant Unit Manager plays a key role in this work. The Forensic Psychiatric Regional Clinic also offers good opportunities for professional growth and to contribute to the development of the operations through additional suitable assignments. Additional Information Qualifications We are looking for someone who: • Has relevant education with a focus on health and medical care or another equivalent education relevant to the area of operations • Has good knowledge of Swedish in both spoken and written form It is advantageous if you: • Have training in management and leadership • Have an academic advanced education or specialization in psychiatry • Have experience in a supervisory/coordinating role, preferably within forensic psychiatry or other relevant areas • Have good knowledge of forensic psychiatric care and its regulations • Have a B driver's license To succeed in this role, we believe you possess the following personal qualities: • Flexible • Loyal • Leadership • Good judgment Region Västernorrland With approximately 7,000 employees and over 200 professions, we at Region Västernorrland are responsible for several of the most important services that enable residents to participate in society. Here, your knowledge and commitment make a difference in everything from health care to culture, environment, and sustainability. Become part of a team where everyone is needed. Together for a growing Västernorrland. The region has been working for many years to create conditions that contribute to healthy and well employees. Your well-being and satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5,000 SEK per year in wellness grants. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it’s like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working in Region Västernorrland (rvn.se). Within Region Västernorrland, several positions are classified as security-sensitive, and security screening may therefore occur. We have made our choice of recruitment channels and therefore kindly ask for no contact from advertising sellers or other salespeople of recruitment services. We apply background checks and drug testing before a hiring decision is made. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. We warmly welcome your application!