Substance abuse worker sought from 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter for maternity leave cover at Frederiksberg Municipality's Substance Abuse Center - Substitution Department

"Become a part of our team - where professionalism, Frederiksberg residents and community in the work go hand in hand!"

Are you passionate about treatment work and eager to support people with substance use problems? Do you want to help develop our treatment offerings and create change? Then you might be our new colleague! If you have patience, energy, and professional creativity, you fit perfectly.

About the job: We are looking for an addiction treatment clinician for a maternity leave temporary position of 32-37 hours per week, with start on December 1, 2026 or as soon as possible. You will become part of a good team that works with citizens in substitution treatment.

Your tasks

• To be the ever-present, available clinician for the citizens
• To go the extra mile for the citizen
• To motivate treatment and be a responsible lead in ensuring the treatment plan is planned and followed

We have asked the citizens, and they want a clinician who

• Has insight into and understanding of psychiatry and ADHD and the social and psychological challenges it brings.
• Takes initiative and is persistent
• Empathizes with the citizen
• Is willing to get out of the house
• Is genuine, honest, a good listener, shows interest and trust and is non-judgmental
• Is willing to discuss professional disagreements with colleagues

We dream of

• Providing even more outreach treatment
• Running group programs focusing on recovery and rehabilitation
• Continuing to be a safe, pleasant and good place to be for both citizens and staff
• Even more citizen involvement

The Social Department in Frederiksberg has launched major professional change initiatives, meaning the citizen must be in focus to a much greater extent. We will cultivate holistic efforts. We will have an eye for the citizen's inner perspective and we will be bold and open to new thinking, pilot actions and wild ideas.

Who you are on paper

• You have at least a bachelor’s degree in the social or health care field (e.g., nurse, social educator or social worker)
• Your CV shows experience from the substance use field
• You have a solid handle on documentation

Who you are as a person

• You have the human maturity that gives you composure
• You spread a sense of community with good energy
• You are ambitious and professionally contributive

What we offer

• We offer everything from humor to high ethics
• Influence and flexibility in working life
• Clear frameworks to perform your duties
• Pleasant surroundings and a municipality focused on service and green oases
• Annual seminars, conferences, courses and of course ongoing supervision.

Facts about the team

We are 10 interdisciplinary colleagues in the department.

Our joint Thursday morning breakfast has high priority, as does our snack time.

We value professional discussions, but also room for private chats about everything from travel to sport, film, food, knitting, and family.

We have a good tone, and we enjoy delving into professional discussions.

About FKRC: Frederiksberg Municipality’s Substance Use Center consists of three interdisciplinary teams with a total of 29 staff. We work from a recovery- and rehabilitative approach and collaborate closely with citizens, relatives, internal and external partners.

Contact: For further information about the position, Center Leader Trine Rudolf Krak at tel. 2898 3901.

Applications with relevant information about education and previous employment should be sent electronically no later than October 26, 2026.

With us you can expect that citizens will participate in the recruitment interviews.

Visit our website: www.frederiksberg.dk/fkrc

Frederiksberg is a vibrant city with a dynamic urban community. The city’s soul is built on our history and classical heritage and helps shape Frederiksberg’s exciting development as a green, healthy and vibrant part of the Capital Region.

We are a modern municipality serving 104,305 residents. Frederiksberg Municipality aims to promote equality and therefore encourages all qualified to apply regardless of age, disability, race, skin color, religion or belief, political views, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristics or national, social or ethnic origin.

Department: Frederiksberg Municipality’s Substance Use Center (FKRC)

Application deadline: 26 October 2026

Location: Frederiksberg, Denmark