Psychologist, Youth Mental Health

Närhälsan offers high-quality primary care close to home. With hundreds of clinics in Västra Götaland, we are present throughout the lives of residents and make a difference for their health. We value you and provide opportunities for development throughout your career. About Us Our health center is located in the heart of Mölnlycke, near Gothenburg with good transport connections. Mölnlycke is a growing locality where the health center serves approximately 14,000 registered patients, comprising a diverse population of elderly residents, families with children, and rural inhabitants. Närhälsan Mölnlycke includes a health center, child health clinic, family center, and a clinic for youth mental health. We have around 45 employees and provide services for diabetes and asthma/COPD, district nurses, nursing assistants, and a mental health team. We have a stable workforce with short decision-making and communication paths. The building also houses rehabilitation, youth, and midwifery clinics. Pediatric medicine is available in the neighboring building. We have a well-functioning collaboration with Härryda municipality and conduct general medical research in partnership with the University of Gothenburg. The youth mental health team in Mölnlycke consists of psychologists and social workers, totaling seven staff members. Children aged 6–18 with mental health issues can seek help here, regardless of which health center they are registered with. The unit works to ensure that children and adolescents feel understood and validated. Our staff possess high competence and experience in working with children and youth. There is a strong sense of cohesion within the group and close collegial support, even though much of the work is often conducted individually with patients. As an employee of Närhälsan, you will have development opportunities through internal training and mentorship programs. We actively engage in development work to continuously improve our methods and meet the needs of our patients. Please read more about our benefits on Närhälsan's website. About the Role Youth Mental Health (UPH) provides early and adequate care for children and adolescents with mental health issues. As a psychologist, you will work closely with other staff on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adolescents, as well as implementing appropriate interventions. You will collaborate with stakeholders such as schools and social services and participate in SIP meetings. Treatment interventions for depression, anxiety, and self-harming behaviors, as well as counseling, support, and crisis conversations, are part of the role. You will be an important contact for parental support, both individually and in groups, and lead group therapies such as anxiety management, AFFEKT, and ABC. The work is primarily based at the unit, but some remote work is possible in consultation with the manager. We focus on primary care with high accessibility, stepwise care, and close collaboration with other professionals. Therefore, it is important that you have an interest in primary care work and accessibility for all residents with mental and behavioral health issues. About You You are a licensed psychologist with at least one year of clinical experience working with children and adolescents with mental health issues. Experience in the following areas is advantageous: - Psychological work at the primary care level - Stepwise care - Internet-based psychological treatment - Group therapy We are looking for someone who is attentive and accommodating, with a strong ability to communicate and identify individual needs. You take initiative, engage in development work, and contribute as a consultative resource in interdisciplinary collaboration. A professional approach and good interpersonal skills are essential. We also expect you to embody Närhälsan's core values: Reliable, Caring, and Innovative. Additional Information We are advertising for two positions: one permanent position and one temporary position. Interviews will be conducted continuously. We welcome your application! About the Recruitment Process Selection occurs in two stages. The first selection is made by recruiters in the HR department, who will invite relevant candidates for a phone interview. The recruiting manager will then make a second selection from the applicants and invite them for an interview at the health center. We use competency-based interviews, which means that answers to questions should be based on actual situations. It is important that you describe as concrete situations as possible and try to avoid generalized answers – this is to help us understand the situation, why you acted as you did, and what the outcome was. About Västra Götalandsregionen Västra Götalandsregionen exists for the people of Västra Götaland. We ensure that there is good health and medical care for everyone. We work for sustainable development and growth, a good environment, improved public health, a rich cultural life, and good communications throughout Västra Götaland. Västra Götalandsregionen actively works to digitize more working methods. To be part of the digital transformation, you should possess basic skills and be able to use digital tools and services. You can search for information, communicate, interact digitally, are risk-aware