Kriminalvården is looking for a psychologist for the Saltvik area

Kriminalvården is growing – we are building new, 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 facilities, and client transport.

The Saltvik area includes the prisons Saltvik, Härnösand, and Ljustadalen, as well as the remand facility Saltvik. Within the area, there is a wide range from the open women's prison Ljustadalen to the closed prison Saltvik, which in addition to normal departments also has one of the country's three security units. The prison in Härnösand is also a closed facility. The largest professional group is prison officers, but there are also healthcare professionals, administrative staff, educators, production leaders, etc. The inmates are engaged in education, various treatment programs, or work within the prison's packaging/assembly, laundry, or woodwork. You can easily reach the Saltvik prison and remand facility by bus or car and park in our staff parking. The prison in Härnösand is located in the town center with good bus connections and staff parking. The prison Ljustadalen is just outside Birsta and also offers staff parking and good bus connections.

Benefits as a state employee within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service include at least 28 days of vacation, wellness grants, and compensation for certain healthcare. Additionally, there are opportunities for professional development, monthly supervision with psychologists in the northern region, and flexible working hours.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a psychologist in the Saltvik area, your task is to work with clients in prison and remand facilities, responsible for psychological treatment. You will collaborate with healthcare and other staff at the prison to prevent harmful effects of isolation and deprivation of liberty, increase the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's ability to meet clients' psychological needs, and enhance clients' receptiveness to treatment. A crucial aspect of correctional services is to reduce the risk of reoffending, where your contribution will be part of the vision Better Out.

Job responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, providing psychological treatment, and performing neuropsychiatric investigations. There is a variety of issues among our clients, and the breadth of tasks makes the work diverse and interesting. Supervision is provided once a month, and there is also an opportunity to develop the psychological interventions provided. Collaboration with nurses, psychiatrists, general practitioners, and external actors is an important part of the work. There are also other practicing psychologists, allowing for collegial exchange. We also have a PLA who works nationally on overarching issues.

Working in a prison means that in addition to your professional competence, you are knowledgeable about the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's security work. Here, you must understand laws, the agency's regulations, and work safely and securely with other staff. Upon employment, you will receive introductory training in the field.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is confident, stable, and has good collaboration skills. You communicate clearly and adapt your way of conveying messages to the recipient. In your professional role, you also need to have good judgment and integrity.

It is important for us that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and belief in the individual's will and ability 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.

Requirements:

• Licensed psychologist according to the National Board of Health and Welfare
• Ability to communicate and express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish
• Swedish citizenship

It is an advantage if you have:

• Experience in psychological assessment, treatment, and investigation
• Experience working with and investigating neuropsychiatric conditions, often with comorbidity, such as substance abuse and personality disorders.
• Familiarity with locked environments, such as SIS and LVM homes, inpatient care, forensic psychiatry, and correctional services
• Experience conducting trauma treatments
• Specialist training aimed at clinical adult psychology, psychological treatment, or forensic psychology

OTHER

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter and replace it with selection questions relevant to the position. The answers to the selection questions and CV will determine if you qualify to proceed in the process.

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

Some positions are classified in a security class, and a security review with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. For certain security-classified positions, Swedish citizenship is required. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about the security review at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/)

The position may involve military placement within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about military placement at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/)

Individual salary setting applies.

Probationary employment may be applied.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for a balanced gender distribution and increased diversity.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service applies a smoke-free working time.

To submit your application, click on the application link in the ad. 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 indicated in the ad.

We kindly but firmly request no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or salespeople of recruitment ads. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.