Psychologist or Therapist

Municipality of Sermersooq – Department for Children and Family: Center for Counseling and Family Treatment in Nuuk is seeking a dedicated and professionally strong psychologist or therapist for therapy and treatment tasks. The position is a permanent full-time position.

About the Center for Counseling and Family Treatment:

The center works holistically with children, young people, and families who need support to manage social and psychological challenges. We consist of four specialized teams focused on:

Therapy and treatment

Early Intervention and Counseling

Families and supportive initiatives

Department for Group Services

We are now looking for a psychologist who wants to make a difference for children, young people, and families in vulnerable positions while also contributing to a strong professional environment in development. Your immediate supervisor will be the head of the therapy and treatment department, with whom you will collaborate. You will be working with 6 other colleagues.

Your tasks will include, among other things:

Individual and group-based therapy sessions for children, adolescents, and parents

Family therapy and parental guidance

·Assessment and psychological evaluations

Preparation of treatment plans and documentation

Collaboration with interdisciplinary partners and participation in meetings with authorities

Contribute to professional development and knowledge sharing in the team.

We emphasize that you:

·Is a trained psychologist or is a therapist

Works in a structured manner and is able to maintain an overview.

Is strong in interdisciplinary collaboration and builds trust in relationships.

·Has an interest in both treatment-related and administrative tasks

Can work independently and take professional responsibility

Is flexible and can think creatively in complex issues.

Meets others with empathy, respect, and a positive view of humanity.

·Has experience with IT systems and documentation

·Can speak Greenlandic and Danish – this is an advantage, but not a requirement.

We offer:

With us, you become part of a professionally engaged and meaningful work environment, where psychological safety, well-being, and collaboration are highly valued. We are an organization in development and change, and you will have a central role with the opportunity to influence the content of the tasks and actively contribute to the professional direction.

A challenging and meaningful job with the opportunity for independence and influence.

A work environment with room for initiative, creativity, and professional immersion.

Thorough introduction and solid onboarding to both the job and the workplace.

Close managerial sparring and a strong collegial community characterized by collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Opportunity for professional development through supervision, further education, and relevant courses.

Criminal and child certificate:

The position is covered by the law on the obligation to obtain criminal and child certificates. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received satisfactory criminal and child certificates. We would therefore like to point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the child certificate from the National Police and the criminal record from the Police.

The child certificate is obtained by the municipality with the consent of the individual, while the criminal record is obtained by the individual from the police.

Housing:

No housing can be provided for the position.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact us for further information about the position and associated tasks at:

Department manager Kirsten Brandt Davidsen, phone +299 36 73 38 or email: kidn@sermersooq.gl or to

Department Head Maliina Junge Jørgensen, phone +299 36 80 53 or email: mjuj@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job no. 145-26, along with educational certificates and documentation of previous employment, etc., must be uploaded before the deadline expires.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.

We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please submit your application electronically via the job posting.

Application deadline: March 3, 2026

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