About this role
Do you want to work in a dedicated, knowledgeable, and positive team? Then apply for a PTP position with us at the County Unit for Parental and Child Health. Organizationally, you will belong to the Maternal and Child Health Psychologists. Currently, there are fifteen psychologists working within the County Unit, of which eight are in Child and Adolescent Health and seven in Maternal and Child Health.
We are looking for you who have a degree in psychology and a valid B driver's license. We place great emphasis on personal qualities. To thrive in this role, you are self-driven, take initiative, start activities, and achieve results. You value and recognize the benefits of collaboration with others. You are attentive and can adapt to others, listening, communicating, and resolving conflicts constructively.
What you will be working on: You will meet expectant parents, parents, and children aged 0-5 years. The focus is on preventive work and early interventions. As a PTP psychologist within the unit, you will contribute, in collaboration with the staff at the county's health centers, to promote mental health and prevent ill health through consultations and direct interventions for expectant parents, parents, and children. You will also collaborate with the child's broader network and important caregivers. The work will be varied, developmental, and will include, among other things, consultation, method development, and further training of staff, mapping/assessment and conversation therapy, advice and support in parenting, as well as developmental assessments at the BVC level.
All health centers in Norrbotten County are within our area of work. Therefore, travel within the county to meet patients is part of our assignment. You will receive both individual supervision and the opportunity for professional group supervision. The PTP psychologist will also participate in Region Norrbotten's PTP program.
What we offer you:
- Access to internal and external supervision.
- Development and career opportunities where you can help shape the future of health and care.
- Health-promoting workplaces with access to wellness activities and wellness grants.
- Link to our benefits: https://www.norrbotten.se/sv/jobba-hos-oss/anstallningsvillkor-och-utveckling/
Information about the position: The employment is a PTP placement for 1 year, full-time, daytime from 08:00 to 17:00. Start date is January 2026. Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.
Region Norrbotten applies individual salary setting according to collective agreements. We strive to have employees with knowledge of Sweden's national minority languages and therefore value your skills in Sami, Meänkieli, Finnish, Romani Chib, and Yiddish. We actively work for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength. We welcome employees from various backgrounds and work to ensure that our workplace is accessible to all.
We look forward to receiving your application!