About this role
Psychiatric Care Area
We are Akademiska Hospital – one of Sweden's leading university hospitals. As a county hospital and provider of highly specialized care, we offer care to two million people in central Sweden. Something is always happening here – a new life is born, a grandmother is operated on, a colleague is celebrated as a hero. Here you will experience both challenging trials and amazing events, in a strong community with colleagues. See parts of our reality in our photo exhibition; akademiskafotoutstallning.se. Welcome to apply!
Our Operation
We are a specialist clinic serving individuals aged 18-35 with suspected psychosis development or newly diagnosed psychotic illness. Patients come to us for assessment and/or investigation, treatment, and rehabilitation. We work in a multidisciplinary team consisting of doctors, psychologists, social workers, nurses, care assistants, and occupational therapists. We also have access to a music pedagogue and dietitian. We are a small team working evidence-based, where collaboration between different professional categories is very important. Our team is passionate about patient work and we enjoy working together.
Your Assignment
You will receive a stimulating and varied work experience. As a psychologist, you will conduct assessments, investigations, and provide psychological treatment. You will also work with relatives and healthcare partners. You will actively participate in the clinic's development work. You will receive regular supervision in psychological treatment and investigative work.
Your Qualifications
You are a licensed psychologist with basic psychotherapy training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Experience working with CHR-P category patients and newly diagnosed psychosis patients is meritorious. Experience with neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric assessments is a significant plus. Experience with PANSS and SIPS interviews and the BEGIN psychoeducational program is meritorious. You are positive, engaged, and enjoy teamwork. A driver's license is a plus. Great importance is placed on personal qualities such as flexibility, ability to work independently, good collaboration skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. You are open to development and new working methods. We are a team working closely together, so personal suitability is crucial.
We Offer
Start date 260302 until 270110. A background check will be conducted before employment. Interviews will take place during the application period.
We offer benefits that make a difference, read about them here (https://regionuppsala.se/jobba-hos-oss/bli-var-nya-kollega/formaner/).
Want to Know More?
Department Manager Åsa Wicklén, 070-611 21 30
Psychologist Elina Arn, 070-611 14 26
Labor unions can be reached via Region Uppsala switchboard 018-611 00 00
Want to Work with Us?
Welcome to apply via the link below.
Region Uppsala values the qualities that balanced gender distribution and diversity bring to the organization and welcomes applicants of all genders and with different backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences.
Region Uppsala war-places all permanent employees based on total defense needs. This does not impose any obligations on individual employees during peacetime and is solely a planning measure.
Before employment decisions, background checks will be conducted for all job applicants who may work in psychiatric care, habilitation, child and youth care, or compulsory substance abuse treatment.
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