Counselor/Therapist for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Sala

Are you genuinely interested in children and youth mental health? We are seeking an engaged counselor or therapist who wants to work closely with children, youth, and their families. Here, you will become part of a dedicated team that creates safety and development together. We are currently in an exciting development journey and want you to join us! Warmly welcome to apply. Job Responsibilities As a therapist with us, you will work clinically with specialist-level interventions. You will represent your profession's perspective in the team and have a versatile role focusing on the child from start to finish. This means working broadly across various areas including assessment, investigation/part of investigation, and treatment. Initially, there is an increased need to focus on providing treatment interventions to our patients, but we hope you will be interested in working broadly within your profession long-term. You will closely collaborate with various professional groups and external partners such as schools, social services, and other care providers. Our clinics have teams including social workers, therapists, nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, medical secretaries, and psychologists. Currently, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Västmanland is focusing on modernizing work methods and increasing accessibility for patients and relatives. You will be part of a development journey where we think innovatively and work together to achieve our goals. We look forward to welcoming a new colleague who wants to be part of our team in Sala. About the Workplace Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Västmanland is county-wide with clinics in Sala, Västerås, Köping, and Fagersta. We also have specialist units, inpatient beds, and an emergency department. Our goal is to offer care tailored to each child's specific needs. We work based on evidence and proven experience, characterized by a health-promoting approach. Connection to research for increased quality is important for development opportunities, with potential future research possibilities. A regional psychiatric research center has been established to gather psychiatric research across the entire administration. We value you as an employee, focusing on your needs and development opportunities. We aim to equip you with necessary competencies. We offer supervision, mentorship, and further training in areas like neuropsychiatry, suicide risk assessments, and diagnostics. There are opportunities to develop within various treatment methods in clinical work. We offer: • Customized introduction program • Opportunities for skills development • Workplace adaptable for different life stages • Free training at our fully equipped gym • Healthcare allowance of 3000 SEK/year Qualifications Ideal candidates are trained social workers, licensed healthcare counselors, or have other relevant Step 1 qualifications. Experience in evidence-based treatment work or child psychiatric care is advantageous. Excellent Swedish language skills are required for communication with patients, relatives, and colleagues. We seek a confident person who sees opportunities and is eager to share ideas. Understanding organizational systems, possibilities, and limitations is crucial. This job is for someone passionate about working with children, youth, and families, with an empathetic approach and ability to adapt communication. Employment Terms Permanent, full-time. Start date by agreement. Application Deadline November 20, 2025 Before a job offer, the employer may request an extract from the Police suspicion and criminal record register. We look forward to your application!