Therapist for Children and Youth

Inulerivik is looking for therapists for children and young people who have experienced trauma, at the new National Center for Therapy and Counseling. Are you knowledgeable, empathetic, and passionate about helping children and young people who have been subjected to violence, sexual abuse, or who have experienced other traumatic events such as the loss of loved ones or suicidal thoughts? Then you might be the therapist we are looking for.

About the position: We offer a unique opportunity to become part of a dedicated team, where you will work with children and young people who carry heavy experiences and strive for a better future. You will have the chance to apply your therapeutic skills to support and guide our young clients through their healing processes.

• Your tasks include: Conducting individual conversations and group therapies that focus on trauma-related topics.
• Development and adaptation of treatment plans based on each client's needs and experiences.
• Collaboration with parents, schools, and other relevant stakeholders to create a holistic support for children and young people.
• Participation in supervision, presentations, and ongoing professional development to ensure the highest treatment standards.
• We are looking for you who are: Bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish
• Relevant education and experience in psychology, psychotherapy, trauma treatment, or similar with a focus on trauma and crisis intervention.
• The ability to create trusting relationships with children and young people who have experienced severe trauma.
• An empathetic mind and a willingness to listen and support in difficult situations.
• Knowledge of methods and interventions that can help children and young people process trauma.
• We offer: A supportive and professional working environment with a focus on professional development.
• A spacious workplace where employee well-being is highly valued.
• You will become part of a department that is under development.
• You will have professionally strong colleagues and sparring partners.
• A position with good opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
• Opportunity for ongoing supervision and courses/training in trauma and crisis treatment.

The position should be anchored in the center itself, with employees from the former Citizen Rights Department in the Social Agency. As an employee in the treatment center, you will fall under the Child Area and therefore report to the chief psychologist in the Child Area and the current center manager. Inulerivik provides various treatments throughout the country.

The practical

The position is full-time (40 hours weekly) and is located in Nuuk. Some travel activity can be expected in connection with the position.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for joining and leaving, as well as relocation of personal belongings, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Additional information

The position is desired to be filled on March 1st or by agreement.

There will be ongoing job interviews.

• If the post has caught your interest and you have further questions, please contact: Center Manager Naja Lund Kielsen, email: nalk@nanoq.gl or phone +299562627
• Chief Psychologist Katsi Kleist-Eriksen, email kate@nanoq.gl

Housing

No housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has housing through employment in the Self-Government, the right to assigned housing is retained. The housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

Submit your application, CV, educational and course certificates, as well as other relevant documents by clicking "Send application."

We do not accept applications via email.

We look forward to hearing from you!