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Are you a psychology student with an interest in sexual medicine? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge care while being part of a vital societal function? Apply for the position of Psychology Assistant at ANOVA, Karolinska University Hospital!

What we offer

• a meaningful job where you contribute to providing patients with support, advice, and guidance
• the opportunity to gain experience in sexual medicine issues and psychological support work
• a comprehensive introduction program with supervision and support from experienced colleagues
• work in multidisciplinary teams together with psychologists, nurses, doctors, psychotherapists, and other professional staff.

Naturally, you will also benefit from our general perks offered by Karolinska University Hospital.

About the position

ANOVA is a highly specialized unit within the Medical Unit of Endocrinology at Karolinska University Hospital. At the clinic, psychologists, nurses, doctors, biomedical analysts, psychotherapists, social workers, dermatologists, and administrative staff work in multidisciplinary teams. Several employees have expertise in sexology and sexual medicine.

As a Psychology Assistant, you will work with PrevenTell – the helpline for unwanted sexuality.

People who are worried about their own or someone else's sexuality contact PrevenTell. The helpline offers support, advice, and guidance. Relatives and professionals with questions regarding sexual problematic behavior are also welcome to contact the service.

The work involves staffing the help phone and chat. You work on delegation from licensed psychologists and other licensed personnel, such as psychotherapists. Support from an experienced colleague is available as needed during each shift.

The position is remote and covers approximately 18 hours per month, distributed over evenings and every other Saturday.

We are looking for you who

• have integrity and the ability to handle sensitive conversations and situations in a professional manner
• are quality-conscious, meticulous, and take responsibility for your work and documentation
• have good judgment and can make well-founded assessments even in complex situations
• are relationship-building and easily create trust through an attentive and respectful approach
• are secure, stable, and unpretentious, and ask for support when needed.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• ongoing psychology studies, at least semester 6

Merits:

• interest in sexual medicine issues
• experience in supportive conversations or work within psychiatry, care, or support services
• experience in phone- or chat-based support work.

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

In connection with your application, you need to attach a CV. Instead of a cover letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly motivate why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

We warmly welcome your application - Together we are Karolinska!

In connection with the appointment of a position involving care of children and young people, the person offered the position will be checked against the suspicion and criminal record register. Here you can read more about the recruitment process and the checks performed at Karolinska.

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For permanent positions, a probationary period may be applied.

About Karolinska University Hospital

We at Karolinska University Hospital are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, our main task is to train future healthcare professionals and conduct world-leading research together with Karolinska Institutet, while continuing our work to develop care for the benefit of the patient. We work within a number of different areas and professions.

You can read more about our mission within care, research, and education here.

Our vision - We shall cure and alleviate tomorrow what no one can cure and alleviate today.

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