Licensed Psychologist at Viskan Prison

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service 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 facilities, and client transport.

Viskan Prison is a closed facility that began receiving inmates in March 2025. The largest professional group is correctional officers, but we also have healthcare professionals, administrative staff, educators, production leaders, and more. Inmates are engaged in education, various treatment programs, or industrial production. Viskan Prison is easiest to reach by car, and staff parking is available.

As a psychologist within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you make a real difference – every day. Here, you combine qualified treatment work with a clear societal mission, in a role where your expertise contributes to real change.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a psychologist at Viskan Prison, you will work with qualified psychological treatment in a socially important operation. The assignment includes conducting clinical assessments, neuropsychiatric investigations, and individually tailored treatment interventions based on clients' needs. You will encounter a wide range of complex issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse, personality disorders, and neuropsychiatric disabilities, making the work varied, developing, and meaningful.

You will collaborate closely with nurses, doctors, and psychiatrists, as well as other staff at the prison, to enhance the ability to meet clients' psychological needs and prevent negative effects of incarceration. An important part of the assignment is to contribute to reducing the risk of recidivism and increasing receptiveness to treatment. If necessary, you will also provide support and guidance to colleagues to promote a professional approach and increase knowledge about clients' conditions.

The work is characterized by freedom under responsibility, where you independently plan and structure your efforts. You will receive regular supervision and an introduction to the facility's safety work, legislation, and regulations. Here, you combine clinical depth with a clear societal mission in an environment where your expertise makes a concrete difference.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is secure, 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 to 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 human 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
• Experience working with and investigating neuropsychiatric conditions, often with comorbidity, such as substance abuse and personality disorders.
• Ability to communicate and express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish
• Swedish citizenship

It is advantageous if you have:

• Familiarity with locked environments, such as SIS and LVM homes, inpatient care, forensic psychiatry, 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 replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. The answers to the selection questions and your 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 you stand up for democratic values and the state values that apply to the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.

Some positions are classified as security-sensitive, and a security review with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. For certain security-sensitive 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: security review (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: military placement (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.

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 specified in the ad.

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