Kriminalvården is looking for a psychologist for the Kristianstad area

Kriminalvården is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating, and expanding, and we are now looking for more employees. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the vicious cycle. If we succeed, society will be safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, remand, and client transport.

Read more about the Kristianstad prison's operations on our website: Kristianstad operations (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/kristianstad/#verksamhet)

The Kristianstad area is part of Kriminalvården's southern region and currently includes the Kristianstad prison, located about 10 km south of Kristianstad. Currently, the prison has approximately 145 inmates and 120 employees. We are undergoing a significant capacity increase, and a lot is happening in the area in terms of renovations and new constructions. In a few years, the new Vä prison is expected to accommodate about 600 inmates and have 500 employees. The largest professional group is prison officers, but healthcare professionals, administrative staff, educators, production leaders, etc., also work here.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a psychologist within Kriminalvården, you will primarily be responsible for the psychological treatment work at VO Kristianstad (Kristianstad prison and Vä prison) together with other psychologists in the region. Your main tasks will consist of treatment conversations and neuropsychiatric assessments of our clients. You will make clinical assessments and map the clients' needs and implement individually tailored treatment interventions.

Common issues among our clients include depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse, personality disorders, and neuropsychiatric disabilities. Together with other employees in Kriminalvården, you will plan and prioritize interventions to reduce the risk of recidivism and work based on the RBM principles, i.e., risk, need, and responsiveness of the patient.

The variation in issues and the breadth of tasks make the work diverse and rewarding. There are opportunities for professional development such as supervision, courses, and conferences, and there may also be opportunities for specialist training.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with good collaboration skills and a willingness to work in a team with general practitioners, psychiatrists, and nurses, as well as the ability to collaborate with both other staff and external actors. You should also be self-sufficient and flexible, and enjoy a varied job where no two days are the same. Furthermore, the position as a psychologist with us requires good judgment and high integrity.

It is important to us that you share Kriminalvården's fundamental values of a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and belief in the human capacity and will to develop. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect yourself and others. Furthermore, you are expected to contribute to ensuring that everyone is treated equally through your approach. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for you who have:

• Licensed psychologist.
• Work experience in forensic or clinical work.
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both speech and writing.
• Experience in neuropsychiatric assessments.
• Driving license (B).

It is an advantage if you have:

• Clinical experience as a psychologist focusing on individuals with social and/or mental disabilities as well as substance-related disorders.
• Experience working in psychiatry and with extensive psychosocial issues as well as with individuals with personality disorders and extensive comorbidity.
• Experience in crisis conversations.
• Experience in crisis and trauma treatment.
• Experience in CBT.

OTHER

To be considered for employment within Kriminalvården, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security, and confidentiality awareness, and comply with applicable laws. This means that you stand up for democratic values and the state values that apply to Kriminalvården's operations.

Some positions are classified as security-sensitive, and a security screening with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. For certain security-sensitive positions, Swedish citizenship is required. Kriminalvården welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about the security screening at: Security screening (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/)

The position may involve military placement within Kriminalvården. Read more about military placement at: Military placement (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/)

Probationary employment may be applied.

Kriminalvården strives for a balanced gender distribution and increased diversity.

To submit your application, click on the application link in the advertisement. Questions about how to apply and submit your CV should be directed to Visma Recruit. Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the contact person specified in the advertisement.

We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of recruitment ads. Kriminalvården has contracted agreements.