Psychologist for Student Welfare, Kolari - Lapin hyvinvointialue - Kolari, Finland

In the north, work and life go hand in hand. At the Lapland Welfare Area, you will become part of a close-knit work community where tasks are handled regardless of titles and with a shared commitment. The stunning nature of Lapland, its unique landscapes, and opportunities for career development provide memorable moments. We offer space and support so you can follow a path that suits you. Welcome to our team in eastern/northern Lapland student welfare! We are looking for a psychologist for student welfare in a permanent position starting on August 3, 2026, or by agreement. The workplace is located in Kolarri in the northern region. Psychologists working in student welfare are part of multidisciplinary student welfare teams at their respective educational institutions. In your work, you will provide psychological expertise for preschools and educational institutions and work to promote the well-being, safety, and positive learning environment of students and the school community. The scope of work extends from early childhood and basic education to secondary education. In Lapland, the goal of a student welfare psychologist's work is not only to cope under pressure but also to develop credible means to promote learning and well-being and to prevent problems, as well as to implement these in everyday life. Your role as a student welfare psychologist includes: - Bringing psychological expertise to the community work of educational institutions and assessing and developing the functionality of community work. - Consulting, advising, and guiding children and young people on development, mental health, and well-being issues within schools and educational institutions. - Assessing, advising, and guiding students' mental well-being. - Evaluating issues related to the development, school attendance, and learning of children and young people, and planning and implementing support measures in collaboration with students, guardians, and educational staff. - Planning, implementing, and preparing recommendations and statements on psychological methods and assessment data. WHAT YOU WILL FIND WITH US: - Skilled and friendly colleagues, with opportunities for teamwork (multidisciplinary work with a counselor, school nurse, and/or psychologist). - Good orientation. - Support and guidance for early-career psychologists, including collegial support and supervision. For more experienced employees, opportunities to utilize your accumulated work experience and develop your skills in both community and individual work. - Support and flexibility in work, such as supervision, flexible working hours, and remote work options. WHAT IS REQUIRED FROM YOU: - Eligibility to practice as a licensed psychologist. WHAT WE SEE AS YOUR ADVANTAGE: Bring an enthusiastic approach to work, a desire to develop yourself, and courage to take on new challenges. We value good teamwork skills and an independent and responsible work attitude. We want you to be authentic, as we believe in people. The terms of employment are governed by the SOTE agreement. The position is subject to a 6-month probationary period. Regarding staff vaccination, we follow the vaccination requirements under the law and work-related health and safety regulations. The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract related to working with children (Act 504/2002) before starting the position. Apply for the exciting role via the Kuntarekry website by June 12, 2026, at 15:00!