Vacant job

What we offer you

• Close proximity to management,
• access to supervision and professional development,
• a high degree of independence,
• remote work if operations allow,
• knowledgeable and engaged colleagues,
• pleasant offices centrally located in Norrtälje,
• possibility to swap vacation days,
• wellness allowance,
• reduced working hours, 36 hours/week.

The Role

In the role of therapist, you work with children and young people who have or are at risk of problematic school absenteeism. You meet with children and their families in close collaboration with schools and other key stakeholders to find sustainable solutions that strengthen the child's attendance, well-being, and future.

As a therapist in the School Social Team, you will:

• provide support to children, young people, and their guardians
• identify causes of school absenteeism and create implementation plans
• work in a motivational and solution-focused manner
• collaborate closely with student health teams in both municipal schools and independent schools
• collaborate with e.g., Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (BUP) and other authorities/organizations
• follow up and document cases

What you need to bring

Requirements

• Relevant higher education, e.g., social worker, social pedagogue, behavioral scientist, or similar,
• knowledge of problematic school absenteeism, ADHD/ASD (NPF), and mental health issues,
• good collaboration skills and ability to build relationships,
• experience working with therapy/treatment.

Merits

• Step 1 education (motivational interviewing).

We are looking for someone with the competence to contribute to our operations regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, ethnic origin, religion or other belief, sexual orientation, or disability.

Norrtälje Municipality is part of a Finnish administrative area, and we view it positively if you speak Finnish or know any of the minority languages or other languages.

Welcome to us

We are two therapists working full-time providing support interventions for children and young people with problematic school absenteeism, both individually and together with their guardians, as well as in collaboration with schools and other key stakeholders. We offer supportive, motivational, and therapeutic conversations with the goal of increasing school attendance, strengthening the child's mental health, and creating sustainable strategies for a functioning school life.

We possess the competence to work from several perspectives regarding school absenteeism, such as mental health, neuropsychiatric disabilities (NPF), social issues, and other underlying causes, with the aim of creating change and giving children and young people better conditions to reach their full potential.

We work based on the individual needs of the child and family, which implies flexibility in the work. An important part of our work is collaboration with the school's student health team in both municipal and independent schools, as well as with e.g., BUP, HAB, and other organizations.

What some of our employees say

”My work as a school-approaching therapist is varied and relationship-building, with a focus on strengthening children's and young people's school attendance. I work in a wonderful team with a positive atmosphere and a developing work environment. Together with the Norrtälje school social team, school staff, and BUP, we collaborate to create long-term and sustainable changes.”

– Moa, Therapist

Employment type, scope, and start date

• Employment type: Permanent
• Scope: Full-time
• Start date: 2026-06-15 or as agreed

Probationary employment may apply for permanent positions.

We interview continuously – so don't delay your application!

About us

We are Norrtälje – a municipality where old traditions meet new ideas. Where proximity to magnificent nature and city pulse is within reach.

Here we are over 3,400 employees who work every day to ensure our over 66,000 residents can live in a safe and thriving society. Here we want to make room for different perspectives, thoughts, and needs. We want to help each other and share insights, successes, and joy while we develop Norrtälje Municipality together.

Read more about our values: The Resident First - Equal Value for All - High Expectations and our vision: We shall be the most attractive and safe place to live, work, and visit.

More about Norrtälje Municipality as an employer can be read here: Our Offer (#) and here you can get to know some of our employees: Meet Our Employees (#)