About this role
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation yield results.
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic is a regional clinic with outpatient units in Umeå, Lycksele, and Skellefteå. The clinic also includes a BUP inpatient ward located in Umeå. BUP Västerbotten is a USVE unit with close collaboration with universities and research. Within the clinic, we work in interdisciplinary teams, and our work is conducted in close cooperation with the patient’s family and other networks. We are now seeking a psychologist for our outpatient unit in Skellefteå. An interest in a shared position with SÄBU (Specialized Eating Disorder Treatment for Children and Adolescents) is desirable but not a requirement.
SÄBU is a regional service within BUP Västerbotten for the treatment of patients with eating disorders. BUP has outpatient clinics in Umeå, Lycksele, and Skellefteå. In Umeå, extended outpatient services and round-the-clock care can also be offered. Treatment follows international and national guidelines for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with eating disorders, as well as local care programs.
We have clear goals that we achieve by inspiring each other to engage in creative improvement work. At the same time, we place emphasis on creating a health-promoting work environment in our units.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Skellefteå is a workplace where you will encounter a dedicated team, a warm and inclusive culture, and excellent opportunities to influence and develop. Here, we work together to create a safe environment for both patients and colleagues, focusing on collaboration, care, and continuous improvement.
We take pride in our good working environment in new premises and ensure that everyone feels seen and appreciated. Socializing over coffee and fostering community is a natural part of our daily routine, and we believe in the importance of enjoying and having fun at work.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
As a psychologist with us, you contribute to taking good care of others and helping people feel better. The psychologist role at BUP involves working independently and as part of a team with the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents who require care at a specialized child psychiatric level. In your work, you will meet and treat children and adolescents with more severe psychiatric conditions.
As a psychologist, you will work with evidence-based methods based on current guidelines. You will independently plan, implement, and evaluate your treatment interventions. You will also participate in teamwork and collaboration with colleagues as needed.
Your work with us also involves consulting and collaborating with schools, social services, and other clinics within the healthcare system. This work enables and creates conditions for viewing the patient from a holistic perspective.
As we are a regional clinic, there may be travel to other units.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in working with patients with eating disorders is advantageous. You have an interest in working in a structured and evidence-based manner.
You are a confident and organized person with a professional approach. You are responsible and adaptable to changing circumstances. Since we work a lot in teams, we see that you enjoy collaborating and being there for both colleagues and patients.
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Selection and interviews may take place on an ongoing basis.
Read more about our benefits for employees on our website: https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner
We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, therefore we welcome applicants from various backgrounds.
Due to the law on suitability checks, a police record extract must be presented upon employment.
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