Psychologist for Student Welfare, Kittilä

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 everyone works together. The stunning nature of Lapland, 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 join our eastern/northern student welfare team in Kittilä! Student welfare psychologists work as part of multidisciplinary student welfare teams within their own educational institutions. Your role involves providing psychological expertise to early childhood education and schools, promoting the well‑being and safety of students and the school community, and fostering a positive learning environment. The scope extends from preschool and basic education to secondary schools. In Lapland, the goal of a student welfare psychologist's work is not only to cope under pressure but also to develop credible methods to promote learning and well‑being and to prevent problems, as well as to implement these effectively in daily practice.

Responsibilities

• Bringing psychological expertise to the community work of educational institutions and assessing and developing the effectiveness 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 students’ mental well‑being, providing advice and guidance.
• Evaluating issues related to the development, school attendance, and learning of children and young people, planning and implementing support measures in collaboration with students, guardians, and educational staff.
• Planning, implementing, and preparing recommendations and statements based on psychological methods and assessment data.

What we offer

• Skilled and friendly colleagues, with opportunities for teamwork (multidisciplinary collaboration with a school counselor, school nurse, and/or psychologist).
• Good orientation.
• For early‑career psychologists, we offer collegial support and supervision. For more experienced staff, there are opportunities to utilize your accumulated experience and develop your skills in both community and individual work.
• Support and flexibility in work, including supervision, flexible working hours, and remote work options.

Requirements

• Qualification as a licensed psychologist.

What we value

• Bring enthusiasm to your work, a desire to develop yourself, and courage to take on new challenges.
• We appreciate good teamwork skills and an independent, responsible work attitude.
• We want you to be authentic and yourself, as we believe in people.

Employment terms are governed by the SOTE agreement.

The position includes a 6‑month probation period.

We follow the vaccination requirements mandated by the law and workplace safety regulations.

The selected candidate must present a child criminal record check (Child Criminal Record Check, 504/2002) before starting.

Apply for the exciting role via the Kuntarekry website by August 25, 2026, at 15:00!