Psychologist

There is now an opportunity for a combined position as a psychologist in Mölndal's preschools and as a school psychologist for a primary school unit. We have a temporary position where you will work 60% focused on preschool and 40% directed towards Krokslättsskolan F-5. Krokslättsskolan is a relatively small school with approximately 280 students in grades F-5, located right next to Safjället. Many of our students are also enrolled in one of our after-school programs. The school has a student health team led by the principal, which also includes a special education teacher, a counselor, and a school nurse. We place great value on working in a promoting and preventive manner, but we also address issues as they arise. At Krokslättsskolan, we focus on teaching and students' learning as well as their well-being and social and emotional development. The proximity to Safjället and its nature encourages play and opportunities for outdoor education. In Mölndal's municipal school administration, we work every day to create the best conditions for children's and students' development and lifelong learning. With approximately 2,000 dedicated employees and 12,000 children and students in our operations, we are Mölndal's largest administration - and a hub for the education of the future. Here, you will be part of a curious, brave, and solution-focused organization where innovative thinking is encouraged, and the best interests of the child always come first. RESPONSIBILITIES In Mölndal, a decentralized student health service operates based on a common child and student health plan. Your position will be divided between assignments in preschool/child health and as a school psychologist at Krokslättsskolan. The principal at Krokslättsskolan will be your immediate supervisor. You will work at a primary school and be part of the school's student health team. In your role related to preschool, you will be part of the special education team led by the preschool's coordinator for child health. The work of the preschool psychologist is primarily promoting and preventive. The goal is to free up the educators' competencies and resources and to convey psychological knowledge about children and groups. Methods used include consultations, training, and lectures. The consultation method aims to strengthen educators' professional roles by providing expertise and knowledge. Problems are described, analyzed, and processed during several conversations. Educators report their own professional needs. Children and families remain anonymous to the psychologist. In addition to consultations with work teams, training, and lectures, the preschool psychologist regularly participates in the Child Health Team (BHT) and has a close collaboration with special educators. As a school psychologist with us, you will drive the promoting and preventive student health work forward together with others at the school. You should be available and visible in the operations for both students and staff. In your role, you may have supportive conversations with students and contact with guardians based on your school psychological assignment. As part of the school's student health team, you are expected to: • Provide psychological expertise to support the educational work and the structural and organizational work of student health • Offer guidance and consultation to the school's staff • Contribute psychological knowledge regarding protective and risk factors to promote students' learning, development, and health, as well as to prevent ill health • Contribute to the development and implementation of health-promoting and preventive measures • Provide knowledge regarding mental health issues and disabilities • Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations at the request of the principal As a psychologist in the school administration of Mölndal, you will be part of a common professional group with twelve psychologists coordinated by PLA. The psychologist group meets regularly to foster collegial support, learning, and development. The group receives continuous external supervision. As a new psychologist in the city, you will be assigned a mentor who is well-acquainted with Mölndal and the assignment. QUALIFICATIONS You who are applying must be a licensed psychologist. It is advantageous if you have experience in school psychological work or other work with children and youth and their guardians. Experience in assessing intellectual disabilities or other complex evaluations concerning children and youth is also meritorious. You express yourself well in both spoken and written communication. As a person, you are confident both in your professional role and personally, attentive, and enjoy collaboration. You take responsibility for your own work and priorities while being receptive and a good team player. You use your time efficiently and work systematically, organized, and methodically. You ensure that tasks are completed and follow up on results. You have the ability to share information and ideas, both orally and in writing. You express the core of an argument clearly and effectively. You adapt your communication to the audience, target group, and situation. By being interested and fostering understanding for others, you contribute to a respectful work climate. You understand the common mission, act accordingly, and contribute