About this role
Are you an experienced psychologist or healthcare social worker looking to join a team for our patients at our clinic at the health center?
About us:
Valsta Health Center is part of the Stockholm County Healthcare Area (SLSO), one of Sweden's largest healthcare providers.
Together, we have over 11,500 employees. Valsta Health Center is located in southwestern Märsta in Sigtuna Municipality. It is easily accessible from both Stockholm and Uppsala by car, bus, or train.
We are one of seven health centers in the county that has an asylum reception and conducts health assessments for newly arrived individuals on behalf of the Swedish Migration Agency. We are also responsible for providing healthcare at the Migration Agency's detention unit in Märsta, the only one in Stockholm.
Valsta Health Center has over 20 employees, approximately 4,500 registered patients, and a child health clinic with around 900 enrolled children. We strive for long-term, positive work focused on improvements and quality, and we have good opportunities for continuing education. We are a cheerful and secure team from various parts of the world. Our wonderful team includes doctors, psychologists, district nurses, nurses, and nursing assistants, all working together to create good continuity for our patients. Collaboration with other healthcare providers such as the municipality, relatives, the detention center, and inpatient care is important to us and is part of our daily work. You can read more about us at Valsta Health Center.
Job Responsibilities:
The role includes all relevant tasks for a psychologist, psychotherapist, or healthcare social worker at the health center and the detention activities in Arlandastad. Primary care is the first line of care for mental health issues, which involves early psychological assessments, acute assessments, and providing short therapeutic conversation series for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, sleep problems, stress, and depression. In the detention unit, this includes support conversations with detainees.
Tasks for the REKO Rehabilitation Coordinator may occur. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Motivating and informing identified patients about interventions to prevent sick leave as needed. Assessing the patient's rehabilitation needs. Mapping the patient's ability to work and the demands of the job. Identifying/Coordinating rehabilitation efforts in consultation with the treating physician and other health professionals. Establishing an individual rehabilitation plan and return-to-work strategy. Communicating with the patient's employer. Acting as the contact person for the patient with the Social Insurance Agency, healthcare providers, the Employment Agency, and other parties.
We work with both physical and digital care. Digital visits are conducted via the Alltid öppet app.
The job requires broad competence and independence. It is an important and varied role with the opportunity to diversify tasks.
Employment Type:
Permanent position. Full-time 100%, part-time can be discussed. Working hours Monday to Friday. A probationary period may apply. Start date according to agreement.
Requirements:
Licensed psychologist or licensed healthcare social worker or social worker (step 1) authorized to practice within Swedish healthcare.
You have completed the course "Coordination of the Rehabilitation Process, 7.5 credits at KI or equivalent knowledge of insurance medicine.
A valid driver’s license (Category B).
Meritorious:
Experience working in Swedish healthcare, asylum, or primary care is advantageous. Good computer skills and experience with the Take Care journal system are preferred. A plus if you have a CBT focus.
Multilingualism.
Experience in rehabilitation is advantageous. Good IT skills, particularly proficiency in Excel, are preferred. MI competence.
Personal Qualities:
We are looking for someone interested in the mission of primary care and working with patients from all over the world. You are comfortable working independently and making your own decisions while also having good collaboration skills. You have a patient-centered approach, are attentive, and flexible in your work. We place great importance on personal suitability.
Additional Information:
We will continuously review applications and may invite candidates for interviews before the application deadline.
Welcome with your application!
The position will be filled unless it needs to be reserved for internal relocation, according to current regulations.
For patient-facing work within the Stockholm County Healthcare Area:
- A background check will be conducted before a hiring decision according to SLSO's overarching guidelines for background checks during employment.
- Employees who will have patient contact must undergo a pre-employment health examination, according to current directives, conducted through occupational health services before employment.
- In addition to Swedish professional certification, good knowledge of the Swedish language equivalent to level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is required. The same requirements apply to non-licensed personnel with patient contact.
Stockholm County Healthcare Area (SLSO) is one of Sweden's largest healthcare providers with 11,600 employees. We offer healthcare services in the Stockholm Region within psychiatry, primary care, geriatrics, home care, urgent care, somatic specialist care, habilitation and health, as well as assistive devices. In collaboration with