Psychologist for Child and Student Health

In Region Gotland, you can develop and grow, both as an individual and together with others. When you work with us, you contribute to making Gotland an even better place for people in all walks of life. We make each other better.

Child and Student Health

The Child and Student Health is a central administrative department for the health work of Gotland's schools.

In Child and Student Health, school doctors, school nurses, psychologists, social workers, physiotherapists, speech therapists, hearing, vision, and special educators work. The primary mission of Child and Student Health is to promote health and prevent issues. Our common statutory main mission is to support students' development to meet the school's knowledge and social goals. The medical intervention of student health (EMI) also has the task of offering health visits to students, providing assistance with minor healthcare interventions, and working according to our medical basic program.

Child and Student Health is a well-functioning and driven operation that aims to provide every employee with the opportunity for personal and professional growth by offering a workplace characterized by community, responsiveness, and the ability to harness initiative, engagement, and responsibility. We work with evidence-based methods such as PAX in schools, ABC parent groups (All Children in Focus), and the MI (Motivational Interviewing) method.

The psychology group consists of 15 psychologists led by a unit manager, who is also a psychologist. We have a shared workplace and regular professional group meetings. Our workplace is characterized by a climate where we share experiences and drive development together.

We offer 38.75 hours/week, flexible hours, and wellness hours/wellness benefits. Within Child and Student Health, we also have regular wellness and social activities.

Your Responsibilities

As a psychologist with us, you will work preventively and health-promoting with, among other things, consultations, supervision, workshops, lectures, and provide support to students, educators, school management, and parents. You will also conduct psychological assessments and evaluations of individual students. In your work at the schools, you will be part of the school's interdisciplinary student health team.

Who Are You?

We are looking for a licensed psychologist. A B driver's license and access to a personal vehicle are required for the position. It is advantageous if you have previously worked as a school psychologist.

As a person, you are solution-focused, proactive, and self-driven. You have good self-awareness and excellent collaboration skills.

Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

Even though this is a full-time position, it may be possible to work part-time during the period.

Selection for interviews will take place continuously during the application period.

About the Education and Labor Administration

As part of Region Gotland, we contribute to the learning and development of children, youth, and adults in the Education and Labor Administration. We are responsible for, among other things, preschools, primary schools, after-school care, adapted primary and secondary schools, culture schools, upper secondary and adult education, labor market initiatives, youth centers, and the reception and establishment of newcomers. Together, we provide opportunities for lifelong learning.

About Region Gotland

Region Gotland is not only Gotland's largest employer, but we are also the only region in Sweden that has municipal, health, and medical responsibilities and regional development responsibilities within the same organization. This, combined with our island location, creates conditions for good collaboration across our areas of operation.

We have over 7,000 employees. Together, we work for a sustainable, inclusive, and thriving society for everyone who visits, lives, and works in Gotland. We are proactive in creating a safe and sustainable development across the island.

Gotland is a fantastic place to live, with a rich cultural life, untouched nature, and a creative entrepreneurial spirit. Over 61,000 people have chosen to live here year-round, and we would love to have more! For information about Gotland as a place to live and work, read more at https://gotland.com/leva-bo/flytta-hit/ (https://gotland.com/leva-bo/flytta-hit/)

Through the Instagram account @viarregiongotland (https://instagram.com/viarregiongotland), we showcase the breadth of our professions and the significance of our work for society. Each week, a new employee shares their workday.

Other

Region Gotland works according to a competency-based recruitment method aimed at recognizing each person's competence and thus counteracting discrimination. We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds and genders.

The position is announced under the condition that it does not need to be claimed by employees with preferential rights and that the position remains vacant.

As the world changes, Region Gotland is increasingly working with quality and safety in the recruitment process. This means that you as a candidate may be subject to certain checks before employment. You will receive information about which checks the position you are applying for may involve before or during the interview.

Before all employments, you as a candidate need to present an ID and a personal certificate.

We kindly decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.