Student psychologists

Would you like to help young people who are struggling with their mental health prevent or address mental health issues? Come work with us as a student psychologist!

We are looking for someone to start on May 1:

Two or three (total of 2 FTE) Student Psychologists

This is a temporary position for a period of one year

What will you be doing?

You will assist AUAS students with mental health, psychosocial, and emotional issues that are hindering—or are likely to hinder—their academic progress. During a consultation, you will assess the severity of the issues and work with the student to determine the most appropriate support: group therapy, five individual sessions, or a referral.

Your duties will primarily consist of one-on-one meetings with students and conducting group training sessions for students.

What are you bringing?

You place a high priority on quality. You are energetic, proactive, and positive, and you enjoy connecting with others and working collaboratively. You hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology with knowledge of psychodiagnostics, and have at least 5 years of experience in individual counseling and training. Additional certifications and training, such as those for a BIG-registered healthcare psychologist or a VGCt-certified cognitive behavioral therapist, are a plus. You have an affinity for addressing academic and student-related issues, particularly among adolescents, and have a strong command of the English language, both spoken and written.

You possess the qualities of empathy, analytical thinking, organizational awareness, strong communication skills, and integrity, which align with your personality. In addition, you identify with the core values of Student Affairs (SZ): flexibility, expertise, and commitment.

Where will you be working?

You will be working as part of a team of student psychologists consisting of six other colleagues within the Student Well-being Department at SZ. SZ is an Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS)-wide department where we work together to ensure equal opportunities for every student. Our services are designed to help all AUAS students successfully complete their studies. Our key focus areas are student well-being, student engagement, and student involvement.

The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA) is the university of applied sciences of, for, and with Amsterdam. As one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, we are deeply rooted in Amsterdam. We currently have over 4,000 employees. The city and the surrounding region serve as a rich learning environment for us—an inspiring “laboratory” where students, faculty, lecturers, and external partners collaborate on a single mission: creating tomorrow together.

Talent as a foundation, diversity as a strength

The AUAS aims to be an organization where everyone feels welcome, valued, and at home. As an employer, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we can perform as a knowledge institution of and for the city. We therefore strive to ensure that the diversity of backgrounds and perspectives that Amsterdam has to offer is reflected in our university’s workforce.

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What do we offer?

• A small team that works closely together.
• A department staffed by passionate and enthusiastic professionals where you can be yourself and where collaboration and mutual growth are our top priorities.
• This position corresponds to the HAY job profile for Student Counselor 1, pay scale 11 (HBO collective bargaining agreement). The maximum gross monthly salary is €5,332.48 (scale 11) for a full-time position and is based on education and experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package.

Would you like to learn more about this position?

Please contact Lieke Boot, Head of Student Well-being, via email: j.c.boot@hva.nl or by phone: 06-43237271.

Please use this contact information only to ask questions; we only process applications that we receive via the link at the bottom of this job posting.

Will you be one of our new student psychologists?

Impress us with your cover letter! Click the “Apply Now” button to submit your application online by Friday, March 12. Interviews are scheduled for March 17.

What else you need to know

• Would you like to learn more about our application process works? Then visit our website Working at the AUAS.
• In the recruitment and selection process for this position, we adhere to the AUAS Application Code. Unsolicited recruitment efforts in response to this job posting are not appreciated.
• Start date: May 1, but flexible.