Allorfik Qeqqata is seeking a maternity leave cover with a medium-length higher education such as a teacher, educator, or social worker. The treatment is based on motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy. The position requires a substance abuse counselor or psychotherapist qualification. The work involves treatment and guidance for citizens with alcohol, cannabis, and gambling issues.
Allorfik Qeqqata is seeking a 10-month maternity leave cover starting March 1, 2026, or by agreement. We expect you to have a medium-length higher education such as a teacher, educator, or social worker. Treatment at Allorfik is based on motivational interviewing and a cognitive behavioral therapy model. The position requires a substance abuse counselor qualification or alternatively a pure psychotherapist qualification. As a counselor, you will: • Motivate for treatment with Motivational Interviewing • Treat and guide citizens with alcohol, cannabis, and gambling issues • Provide aftercare and educate relatives • Conduct assessment interviews and report to the national substance abuse database • Collaborate with the municipality on citizens' follow-up and issues hindering treatment • Educate about Allorfik's offerings and methods • Have a professional interest in the treatment area • Possess a tolerant and positive personality • Focus on the citizens • Work independently and take responsibility • Coordinate the day effectively • Desire continuous education in the field of addiction • Be interested in interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching other professional groups • Be eager to learn new things and our methods Application deadline: January 28, 2026 For inquiries about the positions, contact: Head of Allorfik Efa Olsen, phone +299 34 14 52, email efol@peqqik.gl, or group leader at Allorfik Qeqqata Tukummeq Egede Lynge, phone: +299 34 14 81, email: tuel@peqqik.gl For information about Allorfik: www.allorfik.gl Child and criminal record check It is expected that, with consent, a criminal and child record check will be obtained if you do not provide a new criminal and child record check yourself. Salary and employment conditions Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel to and from the position and relocation, according to the agreement/contract in effect at the time of employment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization. Housing No staff housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has staff housing through employment with the Government, the right to assigned staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment and must be vacated upon termination of employment. Submit your application, CV, educational and course certificates, and other relevant documents by clicking 'Send application'. We do not accept applications via email. Send application
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Allorfik Qeqqata
Email: Efol@peqqik.gl
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Job Title
10-Month Maternity Leave Cover
Job Type
Temporary
Application Deadline
Jan 28, 2026
Contact Person
Efa Olsen
Efol@peqqik.gl
+299 34 14 52
Job category
Social and health /
Psychology and Psychiatry
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