Drug Therapist

Do you want to work with people in transition and contribute to a society where more individuals have the opportunity to live a life free from addiction? We are currently seeking a dedicated substance abuse therapist with a focus on CBT for the addiction and dependency unit in Kristinehamn Municipality. With us, you will have the chance to make a real difference – every day. The Addiction and Dependency Unit (MBE) currently has two staff members and provides outpatient treatment, including both group and individual therapy. We work with assessed interventions as well as offer advice directly to residents in Kristinehamn. We also provide qualified support for family members. Our unit is part of the Department of Labor Market, Skills, and Welfare. The core mission of our department is to provide support and assistance so that individuals can become self-sufficient and lead independent lives, to offer support, help, and services to children, youth, and adults through assessments and interventions, and to promote adult learning. Kristinehamn Municipality has approximately 24,000 residents and is located by the shores of Lake Vänern in Värmland. Here, you will find a favorable business climate, a rich cultural and recreational life, as well as access to beautiful archipelagos and nature. We welcome your application! JOB DESCRIPTION As a substance abuse therapist, you will support individuals facing addiction issues, focusing on treatment based on CBT. In this role, you will encounter people in various life situations and work both individually and in groups. Your tasks will include various psychosocial interventions such as: • assessment • mapping • developing treatment plans • follow-up on interventions • support for family members • relapse prevention • testing • group therapy. You will utilize evidence-based methods such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and other relevant tools to help clients achieve their goals. You will collaborate closely with colleagues in social services, healthcare, and other stakeholders in the municipality. We offer a supportive work environment with regular supervision and opportunities for professional development. QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applicants who are trained alcohol and drug therapists, addiction therapists, have a CBT-focused education, or other relevant qualifications in the field. You should have experience working with young adults. We consider it an advantage if you have experience in digital addiction treatment and knowledge of ASI, Audit/Dudit, MI, and relapse prevention. In this role, it is important that you are a confident individual who can handle stressful situations calmly and steadily. You are also someone who maintains good structure and ensures that work progresses in an organized yet flexible manner when needed. In meetings and interactions with colleagues, external parties, and clients, you are able to collaborate easily, listening and communicating in a responsive and pedagogical manner. You will encounter individuals with various life situations and addiction issues, making it essential that you can view these from their perspectives. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis during this recruitment, so do not hesitate to submit your application. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland and are offered employment, you must be able to provide proof of a valid work permit or be exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. At Kristinehamn Municipality, we strive for active leadership and employee engagement. This is created through dialogue and interaction between leaders and employees, fostering a positive work environment. Our work environment is influenced by how we treat each other, and we all share the responsibility to contribute. Together, we work to ensure that the organization achieves its goals and that decisions made are followed through. A curious mindset and willingness to collaborate are prerequisites for continuous improvements that lead to the best possible service for the municipality's residents. As an employee with us, you can expect support for new ideas, good development opportunities, and that we provide you with the tools you need to perform your work effectively. Kristinehamn Municipality views diversity as a strength and welcomes all applicants. Our competency-based recruitment methodology aims to focus on individual competencies and thus counteract discrimination. We warmly welcome your application! To ensure the quality of the recruitment process and maintain good communication with job applicants, we kindly ask you to submit your application only via the application link in the advertisement. Questions regarding the recruitment process will be handled by the recruitment unit.