Psychologist

Come and do meaningful and preventive work with children and young people in student welfare! The East Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County is looking for a PSYCHOLOGIST for student welfare in a permanent position starting September 1, 2026, or by agreement. At the start of the assignment, the position is located in Finnish-language schools. A psychologist is an important and respected expert in schools, playing a key role in support services for children and youth. Work in student welfare can be carried out according to one's own style, and workdays can be planned independently. You will become part of a pleasant team of student welfare psychologists. The psychologist's tasks in student welfare focus on supporting the psychological well-being of pupils and students, assessing the prerequisites for learning, and supporting learning in cooperation with schools and educational institutions. A newly graduated psychologist will have the opportunity to develop their professional skills in a multidisciplinary team, while a more experienced professional can apply their expertise broadly in diverse tasks. Our psychologists appreciate the proximity to nature in the wellbeing services county and the opportunity to work either in an urban environment or in a smaller locality. Working in the daily lives of students and the rhythm of the working year following the school calendar makes working in student welfare pleasant. In student welfare, one can follow the development of children and young people over a longer period and work truly preventatively, as the school day is a large part of their daily lives. Balance is found in the psychologist's work by meeting students in many different situations. This role allows for the utilization of all psychological expertise, and a broad approach to work also develops skills. In our wellbeing services county, the student welfare operational area covers about a hundred sites. We support training and on-the-job learning and organize continuing education to support the work. Occupational health services are provided by Mehiläinen. A private car is essential for the job because the work involves traveling to schools that are difficult to reach using public transport. Eligibility requirements are a psychologist's qualification according to the Act on Health Care Professionals (559/94) and registration in the register of health care professionals (JulkiTerhikki). Language requirements include good oral and written skills in Finnish. Swedish language skills are considered an advantage. Terms of employment are determined according to the SOTE agreement. A six-month probationary period applies to the employment relationship. Working hours are 37.75 h/week. The position-specific salary is 4376.75 €/month. Before accepting the position, the selected person must present a criminal record extract in accordance with the Act on the Checking of the Criminal Background of Persons Working with Children (504/2002). The position requires vaccination protection according to § 48 of the Communicable Diseases Act and a tuberculosis screening according to § 55. Submit your application by August 10, 2026, at 23:59. Further information about the position can be obtained between August 3 and 5, 2026, from leading psychologist Rauni Pääkkönen tel. 050 326 5132 / rauni.paakkonen@itauusimaa.fi and Student Welfare Service Manager Hanna Vehniäinen tel. 040 487 6281 / hanna.vehniainen@itauusimaa.fi In filling the position, priority will be given to employees of the East Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County who have been dismissed for production or financial reasons, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. East Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County The East Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County operates in seven municipalities: Askola, Lapinjärvi, Loviisa, Myrskylä, Porvoo, Pukkila, and Sipoo. We are a bilingual wellbeing services county employing approximately 2,800 professionals from various fields. We combine strong expertise, community spirit, and a development-oriented working atmosphere. We offer meaningful career and development opportunities and a supportive learning environment. We are a smoke-free workplace and a "Hyvän mielen työpaikka®" (Good Mind Workplace). Come and help build wellbeing – people for people.