Ministry of Interior Health and Sports Center
announces a competition for a vacant psychologist position (employee position)
Requirements for candidates:
Master's degree in psychology;
at least 2 years of work experience in a psychologist position within the last 5 years;
certificate in clinical and health psychology or registration in this field with subsequent certification;
practical experience working with adults, providing individual consultations, conducting group sessions – seminars, support groups, etc.;
experience in crisis intervention individually and in groups will be considered an advantage;
high communication culture and communication skills;
state language proficiency at the highest level
Offered:
part-time work (20 working hours per week);
good working conditions;
monthly salary (gross salary) 948.00 EUR, during probation period 675.00 EUR;
social guarantees, additional leave, vacation allowance, and other motivation elements established in the institution in accordance with achieved work results;
flexible working hours;
health insurance – after the probation period ends;
responsible work in a responsive and professional team;
opportunity to expand knowledge and gain practical experience in public administration;
work location: Têrbatas Street 9, Valmiera
Documents to submit:
cover letter;
Curriculum Vitae (CV);
copies of education documents (for candidates who obtained education abroad, a document on academic recognition of education in Latvia must be attached).
Submit documents by September 14, 2026, to Čiekurkalna 1st Line 1, apt. 1, Riga, LV-1026 with the note "Application for Psychologist Position" or by e-mail: [email protected], or submit in person at the mentioned address, office 509.
Phone for inquiries: 28618182
The selection competition will be held in two rounds.
First round – Assessment of candidates' education and experience compliance based on submitted documents.
Second round – Interview, during which the Candidate's knowledge and competencies will be evaluated in accordance with the requirements set for the position.
Please note that we will contact and inform about competition results only to Candidates invited for an interview.
Based on Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation, we inform you that the personal data specified in your application documents will be processed for the purpose of ensuring personnel selection and fulfilling the associated rights and obligations of the Ministry of Interior Health and Sports Center.
Personal data processing is primarily carried out in accordance with Article 6, paragraph 1, point a) of the General Data Protection Regulation (the data subject has given consent to the processing of their personal data). By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data for the stated purpose.
We inform you that the data contained in the application documents may be used to obtain references from previous employers specified in the application documents.
The personal data controller is the Ministry of Interior Health and Sports Center, Čiekurkalna 1st Line 1, apt. 1, Riga, LV-1026, e-mail: [email protected]. To contact the data protection officer: [email protected]. More information on the website: http://vsc.iem.gov.lv/fizisko-personu-datu-apstrade/.