Resident Physician in Addiction Medicine (LIS3)

About the role

Sykehuset Telemark's clinic for mental health care and addiction treatment offers a complete training programme in addiction medicine together with its partner. The position is a full-time, permanent specialist training post (LIS3) in Skien, with a structured programme, close supervision and teaching. Applicants must use Webcruiter to apply, attach certificates and diplomas as PDFs, and the deadline is 20 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose and treat substance use disorders
• Take part in LAR treatment and multidisciplinary addiction treatment
• Work with patients, relatives and partner organisations in multidisciplinary teams
• Follow the training programme with supervision, mentoring and teaching
• Contribute to professional development, research and teaching

Required profile

• Norwegian medical licence
• Completed and approved LIS1 service or equivalent
• Good Norwegian, spoken and written, or another Scandinavian language
• Experience in psychiatry, addiction treatment or child and adolescent psychiatry is desirable; hospital experience is an advantage
• Police clearance required on hiring

Required skills

• Good ICT skills, preferably with DIPS
• Interest in addiction medicine and ability to work in teams

What we offer

• Full-time specialist training with individual follow-up, weekly teaching and dedicated time for deepening
• Close supervision and mentorship, including a mentorship scheme for new LIS doctors
• Opportunities for research and professional development
• A good professional and social community of LIS doctors
• Pension and insurance schemes through KLP