Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (BUP Vestmar)

About the role

BUP Vestmar, part of the Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Sykehuset Telemark, is looking for a consultant to help develop its treatment services for children and young people with mental health challenges. The work is done in a strong multidisciplinary team, with daytime hours and a balance between professional engagement and life outside work.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose and treat children and young people with mental health problems
• Carry out and follow up medication treatment where appropriate
• Work with patients, parents and guardians to ensure holistic treatment pathways
• Take part in multidisciplinary collaboration within BUP and with external partners
• Guide specialists in training (LIS)
• Contribute to professional development, improvement and quality work
• Join the department's on-call roster during office hours

Required profile

• Norwegian authorisation as a doctor
• Specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry or psychiatry
• Good spoken and written Norwegian
• Interest in professional development and evidence-based practice
• Police clearance certificate required upon appointment

Required skills

• Good digital skills
• Independent, responsible and structured, with good communication skills

What we offer

• Permanent full-time consultant position in an established team
• Regular meetings, teaching and professional discussions
• Digital competence plans, training and guidance
• Pension and insurance schemes and employee welfare

Applications must be made through Webcruiter; certificates and diplomas must be uploaded as PDF attachments. The application deadline is 26 November 2026.