Stockholm – our capital city with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions.

We work for everyone living here today and in the future. Now we are looking for you who want to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm.

Welcome to us

We are launching a new initiative within social services - untested in Sweden but proven internationally.

A method that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families!

Järva City District Administration and Enskede-Årsta-Vantör City District Administration, together with the Social Administration, have applied for project funding to start and run two MST CAN teams as the first municipality in Sweden for three years. The project will run for three years starting in April 2026, provided that the necessary funds are granted. If the results are favorable, the plan is to scale up the initiative in Stockholm City after the project period. This is a unique opportunity to be part of starting and building a new initiative in Sweden.

MST-CAN is an evidence-based and intensive treatment method for families where children aged 6–17 are exposed to violence, neglect, or serious lack of care. Treatment primarily takes place in the family's home, at times that suit the family. The treatment is clearly structured and is based on close collaboration around the child. The method is adapted for complex issues, including trauma and substance abuse in both parents and children.

An MST-CAN team works with about 12–15 families per year and consists of a team leader, four family therapists, and a family resource. The work is done in close collaboration between Järva City District Administration and Enskede-Årsta-Vantör City District Administration, where on-call duty is shared between the teams around the clock. The position is a project employment for 3 years.

If you are interested in applying for a job in our teams in Stockholm, you can join an information meeting in collaboration with an MST CAN therapist from Norway on January 30 from 09:00 to 10:30. You can join at the specified time via the link Join the information meeting (https://example.com).

Click the link below to see a short film about what it is like to work as an MST CAN therapist in Norway Multisystemic therapy - Safer families (https://example.com).

Learn more about MST in Sweden here (https://example.com).

We offer

The MST-CAN teams will receive training, supervision, and quality assurance. As an employee of Stockholm City, you have access to wellness benefits and the opportunity to take advantage of favorable offers from several gym chains and swimming pools. Read more about our benefits here (https://example.com).

Your role

As a family resource, you are often the one who creates safety when the situation is most fragile. You have a clear focus on the child's safety and actively work to ensure that it is always at the center. In this role, you assist the team by collecting, assessing, processing, and structuring information to create a clear overall picture of the family's situation. The material is used to understand, analyze, and communicate with the family and with partners.

You conduct safety checks in close collaboration with the team, act in emergencies, and are responsible for implementing crisis and safety plans. You also provide support in collecting urine samples for drug and/or alcohol testing for parents or youth with substance abuse issues. An important part of the assignment is to create and maintain good professional relationships with actors around the family. You are responsible for follow-up and documentation according to the requirements from the client and MST Services.

The work requires high availability and flexibility as well as adherence to the principles of the MST-CAN model. Participation in training, supervision, and consultation is included. You work independently but always with the support of the team, supervision, and method. The role includes on-call duty around the clock according to a schedule shared between the teams in Järva City District Administration and Enskede-Årsta-Vantör City District Administration. Your employment is as a family therapist, but your everyday title is family resource.

Your skills and experience

We are looking for someone who has:

• a degree in social work, psychology, or another relevant higher education that is deemed equivalent by the employer
• experience working with children and families in vulnerable life situations
• experience working with domestic violence, substance abuse, or similar complex issues
• a valid driver's license as travel is required in the position
• good knowledge of Swedish and English in both spoken and written form

It is an advantage if you have:

• family treatment experience within social services or child psychiatry
• training in the MST model
• experience working with networks around children and families

We are looking for someone who is professional, secure, and self-aware. You remain calm and stable in pressured situations and are flexible, easily adapting your approach to new circumstances. Furthermore, you have pedagogical insight, meaning you have a good understanding of how people absorb knowledge based on their different conditions. In this position, it is important to be able to collaborate with others and have the ability to empathize with someone else's perspective or situation.

Other

We are recruiting without a personal letter in this recruitment to strengthen the focus on the competencies and experiences required for this role. In assessing your application, we will only consider your CV and a number of questions you will be asked to answer when applying for the position. We ask that you respond concretely and succinctly to the questions, and that there is a clear connection between your answers and your CV. For this position, you are required to submit a current extract from the police criminal record. The extract requested must apply to work with children in activities other than school and childcare.

The recruitment consists of two interviews, with part 1 starting during the advertising period, so do not wait to apply.

Welcome with your application!

Stockholm City works with competency-based recruitment aimed at focusing on each person's competencies and thus counteracting discrimination.

Welcome to Järva City District Administration!

To meet today's and tomorrow's challenges, Järva City District Administration was established in 2023. In our district administration, we develop support and services focusing on all Järva residents. Our operations are characterized by collaboration, courage, empathy, and respectful treatment. We strive for open communication and respect for differences, and we believe that diversity and a balanced gender distribution contribute to developing our operations. We hope that you who are applying want to develop together with us.

Here you can read more about Järva City District Administration. (https://start.stockholm/om-stockholms-stad/organisation/stadsdelsforvaltningar/jarva/)