GGD Psychologist

The position

You will work independently, under the supervision of a psychiatrist, and conduct screenings to identify psychosocial and psychiatric issues among clients. In addition, you will occasionally conduct supplementary assessments, typically intelligence tests. You will work with various client groups, such as individuals with forensic issues, participants in the ROSA program, and clients receiving support through the (municipal) Work, Participation, and Income services.

That variety keeps the work interesting: every case is different. Your work involves meeting with clients, analyzing complex cases, assessing care needs, and producing clear reports. Your recommendations have a direct impact: clients recognize themselves in the profile you create and feel understood, while partners in the care chain are better able to support their clients and set more focused goals.

In addition, you will contribute to the team’s development, advise our partners, and support special projects. Occasionally, you will travel to conduct screenings on-site (at correctional facilities); for this, you can use a GGD company car. Beyond your role as a psychologist, you may also be assigned to other tasks, such as working at the screening desk for homeless residents of Amsterdam.

Here's what you do on an average day

• You conduct screenings and assess clients' psychosocial care needs.
  
• You conduct diagnostic assessments, particularly intelligence tests.
  
• You will provide clear and comprehensive reports and, based on those reports, make referrals for care and support.
  
• Advises colleagues and partners on specific cases and possible next steps.
  
• You independently identify complex care needs and propose concrete solutions.
  
• You will help foster team development and contribute to professional growth.
  

This is where you get started

We strive to be a great employer that ensures all our colleagues feel seen and valued. We embrace the diversity among our colleagues; all these differences lead to better results for our organization and our city. We aim to build a workforce that reflects Amsterdam’s working population. So, whoever you are: you’re more than welcome here!

The Amsterdam Municipal Health Service (GGD Amsterdam) is the largest and oldest municipal health service in the Netherlands, with approximately 1,200 employees spread across various locations. Our mission: to reduce health disparities, promote self-reliance, and improve participation. You will work in the Social and Mental Health Care (MGGZ) department, which focuses on people with complex mental health and social issues. The department consists of the pillars Migration & Safety, Homelessness & Access, and Care & Nuisance, and is constantly evolving.

Team of psychologists & management
Our team consists of five colleagues: two psychologist-directors, one psychologist, one psychiatrist, and one director. We’re a small but close-knit group, and we work with a focus on results and dedication. You’ll work independently, take responsibility for your cases, and translate your insights into concrete recommendations. At the same time, you’ll collaborate with colleagues, share your knowledge, and contribute new ideas. This way, you’ll combine a challenging role with a pleasant, supportive work environment.

What you bring

For this position as a GGD psychologist, you must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in clinical or forensic psychology.
  
• At least 2 years of work experience in forensic psychiatry. This should be clearly evident in your resume.
  
• At least 2 years of experience in diagnostics, during which you independently conducted screenings and interviews, asked relevant questions, and accurately documented the information obtained. Please briefly explain in your cover letter how you have applied this in practice.
  
• Hold a BAPD/LOGO certification. Be sure to clearly include information about your diagnostic certification in your resume.
  
• Holds a Class B driver's license.
  
• Familiarity with Amsterdam’s social landscape, so you can quickly make the right connections. Please explain this in your cover letter.

You should have the following skills:

• Analytical skills: You can distinguish between main and secondary issues, break down problems into their constituent parts, and identify connections between different aspects. You also come up with unconventional solutions.
  
• Environmental Awareness: Demonstrates a solid understanding of professional, organizational, social, and political developments, as well as other environmental factors, and knows how to effectively apply this knowledge to one’s own role or organization.
  
• Relationship Management: You build personal relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners and know how to leverage them effectively.
  
• Initiative: You take the initiative to identify care needs and opportunities for improvement. With your proactive approach, you help to innovate the care process and contribute to accessible and effective care services.

What we offer you

As a GGD psychologist, you will join our team for 32 to 36 hours per week and can expect the following terms of employment.

• A gross monthly salary between €3,742 and €5,519 (pay scale 10) based on a 36-hour workweek. The exact salary will be determined based on your education, knowledge, and experience.
  
• A one-year employment contract, with the possibility of a permanent contract thereafter, if you do not currently have an employment contract with the City of Amsterdam, or if you have only a temporary one.
  
• If you already have a permanent employment contract with the City of Amsterdam, you will retain it and be transferred.
  
• Opportunities for professional development and training. Our in-house training center, the Amsterdam School, offers a variety of training programs, development tracks, and on-the-job coaching to help you continue to challenge yourself.
  
• An individual flexible budget (IKB) equal to 17.05% of your salary, which you can use for things like additional pension contributions or extra days off.
  
• A pension plan with ABP, the pension fund for the public sector and education.
  
• A travel allowance of €0.10 per kilometer for travel by car, €0.15 per kilometer for travel by bicycle, and €0.21 per kilometer for travel by public transportation. This applies to a one-way commute of up to 45 kilometers and for the number of days you work in the office.
  
• For days you work from home, you will receive a work-from-home allowance of €3 net per workday that you work from home.
  
• Hybrid work: The team primarily works at the office or on-site. Working from home is possible in consultation with the team.
  
• The option to use a company car for on-site screenings.
  
• A monthly contribution toward health insurance.
  
• A cell phone and a laptop.

Interested in learning more about our employment terms and conditions? Check out the Municipality of Amsterdam Personnel Regulations (PGA) on the website.

Apply for this job

• If this job opening interests you, we look forward to receiving your application no later than January 11, 2026 via the application form on the website.
  
• We would like to receive your cover letter, in which you explain, in no more than one A4 page, why your work experience and skills are a good fit for this position. Your cover letter will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
  
• The selection process begins immediately after the application deadline and consists of a CV/cover letter review, an introductory meeting, and an interview in which we delve deeper into your skills and qualifications.
  
• We have formed a selection committee of three people, consisting of a psychiatrist from the Top 1000 team, a psychologist-director from the Top 600, and the corporate recruiter.
  
• If your resume meets the job requirements, we would be happy to invite you for an interview.
  
• The interviews will take place at our office located at Nieuwe Achtergracht 100 in Amsterdam.
  
• We require a recent Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) from every colleague who joins our team.
  

Do you have any questions about this job opening?

If you’d like to know what a typical day looks like or have specific questions about the position, please contact Cheyenne Carter, Psychologist-Director of Top600/Safe Alternative Migration & Security, at ccarter@ggd.amsterdam.nl or call 06-14510232. If you have any questions about the process, please contact Tanja Lemmert, corporate recruiter at GGD, at t.lemmert@amsterdam.nl.

We do not appreciate unsolicited solicitation from recruitment agencies, and such actions may result in exclusion from our other recruitment initiatives. We also consider the unsolicited submission of resumes by agencies to our employees to be solicitation. We will not review these resumes.