Gjøvik Municipality is seeking a mental health worker or psychologist who would like to join our interdisciplinary treatment team, Team Ung, for one year. With us, you’ll enjoy a varied and meaningful workday with clinical responsibilities at both the individual and group levels, as part of an exciting collaboration between the child and youth services and health and social care sectors.

The team works with children and youth aged 0–25 who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges and/or emerging substance use issues, as well as their families. We are committed to early intervention, comprehensive follow-up, and meeting children, youth, and families where they are.

Team Ung is part of the Youth Health and Coping unit, which also consists of the Family Team, Ung i Gjøvik, and the Child Coordinator. Together, we form a professional environment characterized by collaboration, dedication, and a shared goal of enhancing quality of life, coping skills, and development opportunities for children and youth. We collaborate closely across the unit’s services and with other relevant stakeholders involved with the child, the young person, and the family.

Until the end of 2026, Team Ung is part of the “Tett på 12-25” project in Gjøvik Municipality. Starting in 2027, the team will continue as a regular service.

The team consists of 4.5 positions and has a multidisciplinary composition. We value diverse perspectives and expertise, and aim to create a professional environment where learning, development, and collaboration are central.

We are now advertising a full-time (100%) daytime temporary position. Some evening courses and group activities should be expected.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with mild to moderate mental health issues and emerging substance use problems
• Supporting parents in the target group in their role and contributing to family-supportive measures
• Working in accordance with the national professional guidelines for mental health services for ages 0–25
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with relevant services for children, adolescents, and their families
• Contribute to the continuous development of the service
• Use feedback tools in clinical work

Qualifications:

• Psychologist with Norwegian licensure
• Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences with relevant specialization or continuing education
• Required experience working with mental health treatment in the specialist health service (BUP/DPS) and/or municipal health services
• Required: an approved police clearance certificate

Personal qualities:

• Personal suitability is given high priority
• Ability to conduct independent, goal-oriented, and systematic follow-up work
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Good collaboration skills

We offer:

• Varied and independent work tasks with a wide range of professional challenges
• An interdisciplinary and pleasant work environment with a high level of expertise
• The opportunity to influence professional development in low-threshold mental health care in the municipality
• Participation in local and regional psychology networks
• Internal and external training courses
• Flexible work hours
• Workplace in modern offices at City Hall
• Company sports team with various benefits
• Focus on local labor-management cooperation and systematic, preventive health, safety, and environmental (HSE) work

Exceptions to public disclosure must be justified:

Gjøvik Municipality practices a policy of greater transparency, cf. the Public Administration Act § 11.

This means that all applicants are listed on a public applicant list. There must be special circumstances to be granted an exemption, cf. the Public Administration Act § 25.

Application:

All applications must be submitted electronically via our application system. 

We strive for a diverse work environment and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of gender, ethnic background, religion, disability, or age.

Link to the application form: Apply here