Physician

We are looking for a physician interested in working with young people and young adults to strengthen our medical team. Our services provide integrated care for mental health and substance use challenges as part of a multidisciplinary team. The physician’s patients are young people aged 13–17 and adults who typically have at least moderate mental health challenges and/or difficulties with substance use. In addition to appointments, the role includes supporting employees in mental health and substance abuse services and physicians in other primary healthcare services, as well as responding to consultations, particularly concerning young people’s mental health challenges and planning patient care at the primary healthcare level. Youth services are being actively developed, including through a project to prevent drug-related deaths among people under 25. Cooperation with outpatient and specialised medical care is also active. Services cover the entire wellbeing services county. Appointments are generally held in person, but video appointments are also used flexibly when needed. Primary work location: Espoo. Remote appointments are possible for other municipalities in the area. The candidate should be prepared to travel occasionally to other service locations within the wellbeing services county. Working hours: 38 hours and 15 minutes per week. The post is permanent and is a public-service employment relationship. Start date by agreement. Patient information system: Lifecare. Career-level salary: €6,117.71–€7,750 per month, in addition to performance-based payments. What we require from you The eligibility requirement is education as a licensed physician. We require substantial experience treating young people’s mental health problems in primary or specialised healthcare, and the person selected must be able to respond to consultations from primary healthcare, for example. We also require fluent spoken and written Finnish and at least satisfactory Swedish. You must have the vaccination protection required under section 48 of the Communicable Diseases Act and provide the health assessment concerning pulmonary tuberculosis required under section 55 of the Act. Selected candidates may occasionally be asked to provide a drug test certificate. A specialist medical qualification is not required, but a specialist qualification in adolescent psychiatry or another relevant field is an advantage. We value good interpersonal skills, an active approach to work and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment. Why choose us? Our physicians have good opportunities to attend professional training. Medical meetings and work supervision take place regularly, and there are good opportunities to consult colleagues. Most of our permanent posts are filled, and in addition to the team, you will be supported by an assistant chief physician and a chief physician. Welcome to join those making a difference! We are making a difference. We boldly renew what needs improvement and preserve what works. We invest in the wellbeing of every employee and want to offer our staff a range of benefits. We provide a lunch benefit and €300 per year to use as you choose for culture, wellbeing, sports or travel-ticket benefits. You can also develop your skills through Eduhouse and Oppiportti’s extensive online training courses.