UngTeam is part of the Children, Youth, and Family division in Løten Municipality. We work to ensure that children, youth, and families receive the right help at the right time, with a particular focus on early intervention, relationship-building, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

With us, you’ll become part of a professional environment dedicated to development and innovation. We take a goal-oriented and milieu-therapeutic approach to mental health, school absenteeism, and parenting guidance, and in recent years have built a strong interdisciplinary program for children, youth, and families.

UngTeam plays a central role in the municipality’s efforts to address school absenteeism and promote preventive care. We use evidence-based methods and programs such as Cool Kids, Parenthood School Absenteeism, and Back2School. We collaborate closely with schools, the PPT, health services, and child welfare services to create comprehensive services for children and youth.

With us, you’ll have the opportunity to work individually, with families, and in groups, while also helping to further develop our programs. We believe the best solutions are created when different professional disciplines work together, and we place great emphasis on collaboration, professional reflection, and development.

If you’re looking for a job where you can make a real difference for children, youth, and families, while also helping to further develop our services, we hope you’ll apply.

Job Responsibilities

As a psychological counselor in UngTeam, you will play a central role in the municipality’s work on mental health, prevention, and school absenteeism. The position combines direct support for children, youth, and families with system-level development work.

Responsibilities include, among other things:

• Supporting youth with school absenteeism, mental health challenges, and other complex issues
• Assessments, support sessions, and targeted change efforts
• Psychoeducation and guidance for young people and guardians
  
• Parental guidance and family-oriented work
• Implementing exposure interventions and other evidence-based follow-up
• Collaborating with schools, the PPT, health services, child welfare services, and other relevant agencies
• Participation in interdisciplinary teams and collaborative forums
• Contributing to the development of the municipality’s work on prevention, mental health, and school absenteeism
• Professional development, guidance, and program development within the municipality
• Contribute to the further development of evidence-based interventions and work methods
  
• Everyone here shares responsibility for a positive work environment and well-being

This position offers the opportunity to follow a limited number of young people and families over time, while also helping to develop systems, work methods, and expertise that will benefit many children and young people.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A relevant master’s degree is preferred. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience working with children, youth, and families may also be considered.
• Experience working with children, youth, and families
• Strong oral and written communication skills in Norwegian

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with school absenteeism, mental health, or preventive work targeting children and youth
• Expertise in counseling, parent guidance, or family-oriented work
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and coordination of services for children and youth
• Knowledge of cognitive approaches, exposure therapy, or other evidence-based methods
• Experience with group-based interventions or courses
• Experience with or training in programs such as Cool Kids, Back2School, COS-P, ICDP, or similar
• Experience with systems-oriented work, guidance, or professional development
  

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who:

• Has the ability to build safe and trusting relationships with youth and parents
• Is professionally engaged and development-oriented
• Thrives in both individual-focused work and system-oriented development work
• Is resilient and confident when dealing with complex and multifaceted cases
• Has strong collaboration and communication skills
• Has a clear understanding of your role

We emphasize adherence to Løten Municipality’s ethical guidelines and values: Respect, responsibility, and courage.
We emphasize that you are motivated and personally suited for the position.

We offer

• An exciting and meaningful position where you can help ensure that children, youth, and families receive the right help at the right time
• The opportunity to work both with direct support for youth and families and with the development of the municipality’s preventive services
• An interdisciplinary and inclusive professional environment with a high level of expertise in mental health, school absenteeism, parental guidance, and early intervention
• A high degree of independence and the opportunity to influence your own workday
• Participation in professional development, skill enhancement, and development initiatives
• Opportunity to work with evidence-based methods and programs
• Dedicated colleagues who are committed to collaboration, learning, and professional development
• Flexible work hours within the municipality’s guidelines
  

Employment is otherwise subject to the terms set forth in applicable laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, including favorable pension and insurance plans.
A police clearance certificate must be submitted prior to starting the position, and forms regarding confidentiality and tuberculosis must be signed or completed upon appointment.

Applications must be submitted electronically via Webcruiter, and all documentation you wish to be considered must be uploaded as attachments to the application.
We ask applicants to write their cover letter and resume directly in the application portal and not to submit them as attachments. 

Certificates, diplomas, and attachments must be included with the application, and we encourage you to use the Diploma Portal for documentation of your education.
Education completed outside Norway must be approved by NOKUT (before January 1, 2023) or the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Competence (HK-dir), and the approval must be documented. Read more at https://hkdir.no/utdanning-fra-utlandet

Welcome as an applicant!

Contact Information

Arneberg, Helga, Department Head, Health and Family Services, 97002462
Bergerengen, Lars, Operations Manager, 48994050

Work Location

Stasjonsvegen 12
2340 Løten

Key Information:

Employer: Løten Municipality

Reference No.: 5148991849
Employment percentage: 100%
Temporary position
Start date: December 1, 2026
End date: December 1, 2027
Application deadline: August 13, 2026