To practitioners for Allorfik Kujalleq in Qaqortoq

Two therapists are sought for Allorfik Kujalleq with a start date of September 1, 2026, or by agreement.

We expect that you have a medium-length higher education, such as a teacher, educator, or social worker.

The treatment at Allorfik is based on motivational interviewing and a cognitive behavioral therapy treatment model. If you are not trained in the field, Allorfik will provide your education.

Additionally, it is an advantage if you have supervision, psychotherapy training, or similar advanced qualifications.

Allorfik Kujalleq offers treatment for citizens in Kommune Kujalleq for alcohol, cannabis, and gambling addiction, and therefore there may be travel to the settlements, preventive tasks, and involvement in prevention in the city in collaboration with the municipality on projects. Currently, there are 2 therapists at the center, and one of the therapists is the acting group leader.

Allorfik's local centers are organizationally under the Knowledge Center for Addiction in Nuuk, which is responsible for the national effort against substance abuse and gambling problems. You will have significant influence on the organization of your work in collaboration with the Knowledge Center for Addiction, which also offers supervision to you.

As a therapist, you will be responsible for:

• Motivating for treatment with Motivational Interviewing

• Treating and advising citizens with problems related to alcohol, cannabis, and gambling

• Aftercare and educating relatives, conducting mapping conversations, and reporting to the national addiction database

• Collaborating with the municipality regarding citizens' aftercare and issues that hinder treatment

• Teaching about the offerings at Allorfik and our methods

We expect:

• that you have a professional interest in the treatment field

• that you have an open-minded and positive personality

• that you can focus on the citizens

• that you can work independently and take responsibility

• that you are good at coordinating the day

• that you have a desire to continuously further your education in the field of addiction

• that you are interested in interdisciplinary collaboration and in teaching other professional groups

• that you are eager to learn new things and about our methods

The treatment will primarily be conducted in Greenlandic, while the education will take place in Danish. Therefore, you must be bilingual.

Application deadline is August 16, 2026.

For inquiries about the positions, you can contact:

Center Leader Efa Olsen +299 341452, email efol@peqqik.gl, or acting leader at Allorfik Kujalleq Birgit Hansen, phone +299 341498, email: biha@peqqik.gl

For information about Allorfik: www.allorfik.gl

Child and criminal record

It should be expected that, with consent, a criminal and child record will be obtained if one does not bring a new criminal and child record themselves.

Salary and employment conditions Salary and employment terms, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement applicable at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing

An unfurnished staff housing can be provided for the position according to the applicable rules at any given time. Housing cannot be provided to individuals who already have staff housing or another property owned by the municipality or the Government of Greenland. Rent and deposit are paid according to the applicable rules for the assigned housing. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship. Rent and housing standards may vary depending on the age of the property, ownership conditions, etc. There may be a waiting period for the allocation of permanent staff housing, which is why temporary accommodation may occur, including in smaller co-housing or hotel apartments, for which taxation applies. It is not possible to keep larger pets, such as dogs or cats, in staff or temporary housing.