Consultant Psychiatrist – Psychiatry Department

About the role

Sykehuset Telemark is looking for a consultant psychiatrist for its mental health and addiction clinic, which has three departments: DPS, the psychiatric hospital ward and the outpatient psychiatric clinic. The position is full-time and permanent, based in Skien. Applications must be submitted through Webcruiter, with certificates and diplomas attached as PDFs.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess, diagnose and treat patients
• Work independently and collaborate with other professionals in multidisciplinary teams
• Supervise doctors in training
• Work closely with relatives and advise general practitioners and primary care services

Required profile

• Specialist in psychiatry
• Experience with different patient groups and treatment methods, including assessment and diagnostic tools
• Fluent Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, spoken and written
• Ability to work independently and in teams, with good communication skills
• Initiative, responsible, service-minded and committed to quality, respect and safety

What we offer

• Digital competence plans, training and guidance
• Good opportunities for professional and personal development
• Employee welfare benefits
• Pension and insurance schemes for all employees