Skolpsykolog

Role overview: We are looking for a psychologist for a fixed-term vacancy within the team of school psychologists at Varha’s Western Family Center area. The work is anchored at Naantalin Kuparivuoren elementary school and preschool, Suopellon upper secondary school, Mynämäki high school, and Letala village schools. As a school psychologist you play an important role in supporting the well-being, learning and schooling of children and youths. The job is diverse, including individual client work and promoting well-being across the school community. You will work as part of multiprofessional student welfare services and collaborate closely with pupils, guardians, school staff and other partners. What we offer: varied and meaningful work; a chance to learn with children and youth; broad use of your psychological expertise; supportive team of school psychologists; team of psychologists across 12 municipalities; partial remote work. You will have the opportunity to see the different stages of school psychologist work and develop your expertise with experienced colleagues. The role provides a chance to influence daily life for children and youths and promote their well-being long-term. What we expect: good communication skills, genuine interest, willingness to learn; ability to work independently but also in a multiprofessional network; flexible, calm and solution-oriented approach. We hope to find a psychologist who engages with pupils in a genuine way, listens attentively, and discusses difficult issues; a positive attitude, openness to different perspectives and practices aimed at strengthening resources and finding solutions; we believe in fostering good to grow good. Preferred qualifications: prior experience working with children, youths and families; familiarity with school environments; proficiency in assessment and research methods for the relevant age group; the role requires access to a personal car; licensure as a psychologist under the Health Care Professionals Act (559/94); good Finnish language skills. We will start interviews during the application period; the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. If you identify with the description and want to do meaningful work to support children and youths, please apply as soon as possible.