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

"Become 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, drive and professional creativity, you fit perfectly.

About the job: We are looking for a substance abuse therapist for a maternity leave cover position of 32-37 hours per week, starting December 1, 2026 or as soon as possible. You will be part of a good team that works with citizens in substitution treatment.

Your tasks

• To be the readily available, present practitioner for the citizens
• To go the extra mile for the citizen
• To motivate for treatment and be a responsible facilitator in planning and following the treatment plan

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

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

We dream of

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

The Social Department in Frederiksberg has launched major professional transformation efforts, which means that the citizen must be the focus to a much greater extent. We will cultivate holistic interventions. We will have a view from the citizen's inner perspective and we will be bold and open to new thinking, trial actions and wild ideas.

Who you are on paper

• You have at least a Bachelor's degree in the social or health field (e.g., nurse, pedagog, or social worker)
• Your CV shows experience from the substance use field
• You have good command of documentation

Who you are as a person

• You have the human maturity that provides resilience
• You radiate a sense of community with good energy
• You are ambitious and professionally contributive

What we offer

• We offer everything from humor to high ethical standards
• Employee influence and flexibility in working life
• Clear frameworks to perform your task
• Nice 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 shared Thursday morning breakfast is highly prioritized, as is our snack time.

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

We have a good tone, and we enjoy nerding out on professional discussions.

About FKRC: Frederiksberg Municipality's Substance Center consists of three interdisciplinary teams with a total of 29 employees. 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 Manager Trine Rudolf Krak at phone 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 employment 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 the exciting development of Frederiksberg as a green, healthy and vibrant part of the capital.

We are a modern municipality serving 104,305 citizens. 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.