Are you a licensed psychologist who would like to contribute your psychological expertise and experience to strengthening student health services in the municipality?

The central student health services in the municipality of Älvsbyn currently consist of 3 school counselors, 3 school nurses, 1 special education teacher specializing in speech, language, and communication, 1 school physician on a consulting basis, and 1 school psychologist who also serves as the student health director (50/50 position).  

You can find more information via the link https://www.alvsbyn.se/utbildning/centrala-elevhalsan/

Job Responsibilities

 

As a school psychologist with us, you’ll play a key role in our efforts to create the best conditions for our students’ development and learning. You’ll work with all school levels—from preschool through high school—in the municipality. You’ll have the opportunity to work at the organizational, group, and individual levels. In your role, you will actively engage in preventive and health-promoting initiatives in close collaboration with principals and local student health teams. You will contribute your psychological expertise to help make sense of behaviors and well-being, with the goal of removing barriers to students’ learning and development. This involves activities such as providing guidance and consultation to staff, conducting staff training, making observations at the individual and class levels, and participating in various collaborative meetings. In individual cases, support sessions with individual students may also take place.

The role involves collaboration with external agencies such as the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Service (BUP), social services, and habilitation services when needed. Part of the role also involves conducting intellectual disability (ID) assessments when needed at the school level. The role also includes actively participating in the student health services’ systematic quality assurance efforts. The position offers great variety, and you will have the opportunity to shape your work based on the organization’s needs and your own interests within the scope of the role. You will work closely with other professionals in student health services, and together you will strive to create an accessible school for all students.

Qualifications

 

You are a licensed psychologist with experience as a school psychologist and in student health services, or experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults. You have a very good understanding of relevant legislation, policy documents, and scientific findings in the healthcare and education sectors pertaining to psychological student health.

As a person, you are proactive, collaborative, and organized. You have the ability to see the big picture, build strong relationships, and work both independently and as part of a team. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. We are looking for someone who has:

 

- many years of experience in the field of psychology

 

- a Class B driver’s license

We offer you a full-time, permanent position with a start date to be agreed upon. A 6-month probationary period may apply. 

An extract from the police’s criminal history and suspicion registry is required prior to employment.

Application deadline: November 30, 2026.

 

Selection and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period.

Salary

 

Individual salary determination; please indicate your salary expectations

Learn more about living in Älvsbyn

 

https://www.alvsbyn.se/bygga-bo-och-miljo/flytta-hit/

General

 

Terms of employment as per agreement. The municipality strives for an even distribution between women and men as well as increased diversity across all professional fields.

Prior to the recruitment process, the Municipality of Älvsbyn has established its policy regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar entities.

 

Älvsbyn is the jewel of Norrbotten.In our municipality, approximately 8,000 people have the opportunity to work, live, and enjoy life close to nature. We are proud of our schools for the young and our care for the elderly. Many people are actively involved in community organizations, which makes our municipality vibrant and thriving.