Licensed Psychologist at the Swedish Public Employment Service in Fyrbodal

Are you a licensed psychologist interested in using your expertise in a work-focused context? With us, you will work with psychological assessments and help people gain a clearer picture of their capabilities and opportunities in the job market. You will have an independent role with close multidisciplinary collaboration, where your psychological expertise becomes an important part of the path toward employment or education. Together, we are putting Sweden to work! Would you like to be part of our team? Unit Mission The Swedish Public Employment Service in Fyrbodal is a unit with approximately 180 employees and a service area covering 14 municipalities. Together, we work to equip, match, and support job seekers on their path to employment or education, while also supporting employers in their skills recruitment. As a psychologist, you will be part of our specialized support for job seekers and work closely with other professionals, including psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and employment officers. Together, you will provide different perspectives to create a comprehensive picture of an individual's resources, capabilities, and needs. Our mission also includes work-oriented rehabilitation through guidance, assessment, rehabilitation, and work preparation services. Job Description As a psychologist with us, you will assess how an individual's strengths and obstacles affect their ability to obtain and maintain employment. Through assessment interviews and psychological testing, you will map work capabilities and skills in relation to the job market. Your assessments will be documented and used as a basis for ongoing work with employment officers. You will work independently, planning and structuring your work days while collaborating closely with other professionals. You may also support employers regarding hiring by assessing needs for adjustments and support. Collaboration also occurs with municipalities, healthcare services, and the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. You will receive structured onboarding where the first eight weeks combine training in the government role with introduction to psychological work and mentoring. You will also have the opportunity to develop your expertise in various psychological testing and assessment methods. Work is based in Trollhättan or Uddevalla, with travel within the service area occurring as needed. Our Offer We are now recruiting two psychologists. These are permanent full-time positions starting with a six-month probationary period. The placement location is Trollhättan or Uddevalla. We offer you the opportunity to work at a workplace where we value work-life balance. You will have access to a generous vacation agreement, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work remotely up to 49 percent annually when operations allow. We also offer wellness activities during work hours and a favorable wellness allowance. As an employee of the Swedish Public Employment Service, you also have access to professional development and career opportunities within the agency. Through our work, we contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society, where you have the opportunity to make a real difference for individuals and society at large. Basic Requirements for the Position Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare's psychology license (to be attached to your application) Additional Merits for the Position Work experience in assessing work capacity Work experience collaborating in teams Driver's license category B Government core values guide us in our daily work. As an employee with us, you are expected to work fairly, impartially, and with high integrity, and to help maintain and strengthen trust in our agency. You should have the personal ability and aptitude to work in accordance with the Swedish Public Employment Service's employee principles—employees at the Swedish Public Employment Service: Take responsibility for their work performance and their contribution to the whole Adapt to change and unforeseen events Take initiative for development and contribute to improvement Application Does this sound like the right position for you? Submit your application no later than September 3, 2026. Attach your CV where you specify the year, month, and duties for each position, as well as the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare's psychology license. You do not need to submit a personal letter. It is important that you answer the selection questions in detail and honestly, as your answers will form the basis of our selection. During the recruitment process, screening tests may be used. We will keep you informed throughout the recruitment process. If you have protected personal information, please contact the recruitment partner named in this announcement, and they will help you submit your application. We actively work to be an agency free from discrimination. It is important to us that all expertise is utilized, and we welcome all applicants. Welcome to us – we work for a Sweden in employment! Here you work on the government's behalf for a well-functioning labor market. The goal is to shorten the time in unemployment by matching job seekers with employers. Our efforts are primarily directed toward those furthest from the job market and employers open to hiring those with the greatest need for support. We prevent incorrect payments and fraud in the welfare system so that our tax funds are used effectively for their intended purpose. We collaborate with many other actors, and together we find solutions that make a difference – for a Sweden in employment.

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