Medical students wanted as environmental therapists at Greenland's only specialized department in psychiatry.

Medical students sought as environmental therapists at Greenland's only specialized department in psychiatry

We are looking for you, who are a medical student in the 4th semester, who has the desire and professionalism to work with people with psychiatric disorders in treatment psychiatry.

The position is a full-time position with changing shifts and is available for occupancy from November 1, 2026, or by further agreement. The position can also be applied for as a temporary position.

Department A1 is Greenland's only specialized department. A psychiatric reception department with space for 12 patients, three of whom are in a specially screened section. The department is located at Queen Ingrid's Hospital in Nuuk.

We receive patients from all over Greenland with disorders across the entire psychiatric spectrum and patients of all ages who need observation, treatment, care, and rehabilitation during hospitalization. Patient care and treatment are organized based on a bio-psycho-social treatment model. Care and treatment are based on environmental therapeutic treatment principles, relational treatment, and ego-supportive therapeutic conversations.

Your daily task is to function as a professional contact person for patients suffering from severe psychiatric illness, assist in developing treatment and coping plans, observe and document, support and create safety, structure, and frameworks for a good everyday life for the hospitalized patients, taking into account the individual patients' challenges and needs. The department places a high value on safety and collaboration.

Organizationally, you report to the Department Nurse. You will be part of a collegial community with doctors, nurses, educators, physiotherapists, and assistants. The department receives students and trainees.
The area is led by an area management consisting of a chief physician and a chief nurse. In addition to Department A1, the area includes an outpatient clinic where children, adolescents, and adults with a psychiatric disorder are assessed and treated on an outpatient basis by doctors, nurses, and psychologists. A psychiatric therapy is associated with Department A1, and a District Psychiatry Ikaarssarfik is associated with the area. The area is supported by an interpreter and a social worker function.

We can offer:

• It is a very varied and challenging job with influence on your own work.
• A job where environmental therapeutic principles are the foundation…
• Interdisciplinary collaboration is a necessity
• A job that requires professional involvement
• Opportunities for professional development through MUS conversations, theme days, and specially arranged courses.
• Ongoing supervision
• Conflict management and de-escalation are regularly trained
• A present and available management

We expect:

• That you are a medical student and have completed psychiatry in the 4th semester.
• That you have psychiatric knowledge and experience
• That you are engaged, persistent, flexible, and have the ability to structure
• Good at establishing contact and maintaining relationships even when it gets difficult
• Willing to collaborate across professional groups
• That you are independent and can organize your own work
• That you contribute to a positive working environment in the department
• That you contribute to the development of departmental offerings

Application

Applications accompanied by copies of relevant documents must be sent in PDF format.

Start date: November 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: September 28, 2026

Employment interviews are held continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Management and Recruitment Consultant Ann Birkekær Kjeldsen at email: ABKJ@PEQQIK.GL or call +299547516 leave a message and I will call you back

Housing

Housing will be provided according to the rules applicable in the Greenlandic Health Service at any time.

Salary and employment

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

Citizenship

If you are not a Nordic citizen, please note that employment is conditional on a valid residence and work permit. A residence and work permit can only be applied for upon agreed employment.

The Greenlandic Health Service – Breadth, challenge, and professional pride

The Greenlandic Health Service is under the Department of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the National Health Service, the Greenlandic Patient Home, and the health service's Operations Area.

If you are looking for professional challenges, are curious, and enjoy working broadly, then a job in the Greenlandic Health Service is for you.

In Greenland, there are ample opportunities to live an active leisure life. In summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and sailing are obvious activities. Winter offers northern lights and plenty of skiing, and if you live north of the Arctic Circle, you can go dog sledding. In the larger towns, there is plenty of cultural life with sports clubs, art exhibitions, concerts, cafes, and restaurants. You can read more about the region where the job is located at www.peqqik.gl

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Organizational chart of the Greenlandic Health Service

The Greenlandic Health Service is a smoke-free workplace.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically.

Applications sent by email will be immediately deleted for your safety.