Psychologist / psychology specialist

We have an 80% temporary position available from 01.05.31.12.2026, with the possibility of extension, as a psychologist/psychology specialist at the Social Pediatric Section.
The section is organized under the Department of Pediatric Neurology, Children and Adolescents Clinic, located at Ullevål Hospital.
The Social Pediatric Section works at the interface between health, police, child welfare and law, and has 20 employees.
We have interdisciplinary responsibility for patient groups with issues such as overweight/obesity, anorexia, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse and genital mutilation. Forensic and social pediatric work takes place at the State Children's Home Oslo and at the Children and Adolescents Clinic at Ullevål Hospital.
We receive inquiries about children/families from the police, child welfare services, GPs, health centres/school health services, child and adolescent psychiatry (BUP) and other parts of the specialist health service. We emphasize interdisciplinary work in collaboration with the primary care and specialist health service.
Our section focuses on knowledge-based practice and conducts knowledge building and dissemination through the Regional Competence Service on Violence and Sexual Abuse against Children and Adolescents, which is under the Social Pediatric Section.
The clinical psychology work will consist of mapping eating problems and mental health in children with severe overweight/obesity and anorexia and crisis follow-up of parents and children/adolescents after abuse and trauma.
Employees who will work with children or people with developmental disabilities must present a police certificate upon joining the hospital in accordance with Section 20a of the Health Personnel Act. The police certificate must not be older than three months.
Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is crucial to fulfilling our responsibilities in the best possible way. We want this diversity to be reflected among the applicants for our positions, and encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of background, to apply!
Job Duties
What does a typical workday look like?
Psychosocial follow-up of parents and children
Surveying children and adolescents with severe overweight/obesity
Interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral work
Knowledge building and competence development
Dissemination of knowledge through teaching
Qualifications
To thrive in our work, we are looking for you who have the following qualifications:
Norwegian authorization as a psychologist/psychologist
Experience with surveying or assessing the mental health of children and adolescents
Experience with psychosocial follow-up of parents and children
Experience with interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral work
Good written and oral communication skills are required. It is a prerequisite that the applicant is fluent in a Scandinavian language.
It will also be considered positive if you have experience with:
Eating disorders
Knowledge of how trauma affects human health, development and functioning
Research within the area of children and adolescents
Experience and/or interest in working with families with complex needs
We ask that relevant documentation be included with the application.
Personal characteristics
Who are you?
You are concerned with employee relations and communication to build good relationships and networks in the hospital.
You are a team player and have the ability to collaborate across different professional environments.
You are user- and patient-oriented to ensure good patient flow and work processes.
You are development-oriented and willing to change in a time when we are building new hospitals.
You are proactive and thrive on changes in a large and complex organization.
You are professionally and personally confident, and work independently, structured and responsible.
You have a desire for professional development, and take the initiative for your own training and development.
Personal suitability is particularly emphasized
We offer
Oslo University Hospital has an important social mission in offering good and equal healthcare services to the population. As an employee at the hospital, you will have a role in fulfilling this. You are important for patient safety, well-being in the workplace and the development of a safe, open and inclusive culture.
 
We are committed to your well-being and development, read below what we can offer you:
You will be part of a professionally strong workplace and proud professionals. 
You will be part of an important social mission, where you are close to patients and relatives.
You will have a challenging, varied and exciting everyday life in a complex organization that is in continuous development.
You will be part of an interdisciplinary working environment with high competence, and extensive collaboration with dedicated colleagues who are leaders in