Psychologist in Student Health Services, open application, Western Uusimaa region

Länsi-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue; Espoo; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch benefit

Annual €300 cultural/well-being/travel

Job summary

Länsi-Uudenmaan hyvinvointialue is seeking a licensed psychologist to support student well-being across preschool, basic education, and secondary schools in Espoo and surrounding areas.

The role offers independent expert work with flexible scheduling, opportunities for supervision, and collaboration within a broad regional team of psychologists. Fluency in Finnish is expected; Swedish is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Licensed psychologist qualification required.
• Good organizational skills and ability to handle pressure.
• Independent and proactive work attitude is essential.
• Interest in multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Bilingual Finnish–Swedish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Promoting the well-being of the school community.
• Consultation and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Psychological assessments and research.
• Psychosocial interventions for students and pupils.

Skills

Bilingualism (Finnish-Swedish)

Excellent communication

Independent and proactive work

Education

Licensed psychologist

Job description

Would you like to work in a diverse and impactful environment where you can genuinely support students' well‑being and learning? At the Western Uusimaa region, we offer you the opportunity to build your own career path as a psychologist in student health services in preschool, basic education, and secondary schools. We provide psychological services to over 80,000 students in Finnish, Swedish, and English.

Service Areas

• Hanko
• Raasepori
• Inkoo
• Siuntio
• Lohja
• Vihti
• Karkkila
• Kirkkonummi
• Espoo
• Kauniainen

Would you be interested in a meaningful temporary position as a psychologist in student health services? Submit an open application and be considered when new vacancies open! Interns have their own application process: https://www.luvn.fi/fi/toihin-meille/muutoksen-tekijat/opiskelijana-tai-harjoittelijana-lansi-uudenmaan-hyvinvointialueella

Why choose Western Uusimaa as a psychologist?

• Meaningful work promoting students' psychological and social well‑being
• Opportunity to tailor your role according to your professional interests and the needs of the educational institution
• Independent expert work and freedom to manage your own schedule
• A broad and supportive community of over a hundred psychologists – you are not alone
• Regular supervision, training, and thorough onboarding
• Continuous support from your psychologist supervisor and regional team
• Focus on work well‑being and work‑life balance

What does the work involve?

• Promoting the well‑being of the school community
• Consultation and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Psychological assessments and research
• Psychosocial interventions for students and pupils

What do we expect from you?

• Licensed psychologist qualification
• Good organizational skills and ability to handle pressure
• Independent and proactive work attitude
• Interest in multidisciplinary collaboration
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Bilingualism (Finnish‑Swedish) and experience working with students are considered an advantage

Applicants must present a criminal record extract issued in accordance with section 6, paragraph 2 of the Criminal Records Act.

Benefits

• A lunch benefit and an annual 300 EUR allowance for cultural, well‑being, sports, or travel tickets
• Extensive online training opportunities via Eduhouse and Oppiporta