Would you like to join us in making a difference for people with mental health conditions and substance use disorders? 
The Coping Team in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is seeking a dedicated and professionally skilled community therapist for a 50% permanent position starting April 1, 2027, with the possibility of a 100% permanent position.  The Coping Team offers all residents low-threshold assistance with the simplest possible access and no intake criteria. You can contact us by phone yourself to request help. The goal is to provide services within a week or two. The Coping Team focuses primarily on coping through various courses and different forms of physical, social, and creative activities, and secondarily on short-term counseling sessions. Everyone who seeks services from the Coping Team is offered an assessment interview where we work together to identify the right course of action. We make a point of distinguishing between the normal ups and downs of life and what constitutes a mental health condition. Anyone seeking help must take an active role in their own recovery process.

With us, you’ll enjoy a varied and meaningful workday in a highly engaged work environment characterized by humor, collaboration, and professional growth. 

We welcome your application!

Job Responsibilities

• Assess clients using appropriate assessment tools. 
• Provide targeted follow-up for clients, which involves following a plan over a limited, short period—primarily through courses and group activities and/or, secondarily, through individual conversations.  
• Use relevant tools, such as Assisted Self-Help, in user follow-up.
• Assist users in finding work and engaging in activities where applicable.  
• Ensure collaboration with the appropriate agencies.
• Ensure that family members and other close relatives are supported.  
• Maintain records and perform other administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant 3-year college degree. 
  Has work experience with people in the target group within mental health and substance abuse.
  Has work experience leading group activities.
  Acquire and apply expertise in relevant tools.  
  Class B driver’s license.
  Strong verbal and written communication skills in a Scandinavian language.

Personal Qualities

• Possesses strong interpersonal and motivational skills. You build trust, treat people with respect, and help strengthen each individual’s resources, motivation, and self-management skills.
• You are professionally confident and possess strong judgment. You are able to identify needs, make independent professional assessments, and tailor your support to each individual’s situation.
• You are clear, engaging, and confident when working with groups. You motivate others to participate and succeed, and you enjoy leading courses, activities, and individual conversations.
• You work independently, in a structured and goal-oriented manner. You take initiative, prioritize tasks, and ensure progress in time-bound follow-up processes.
• You are flexible and solution-oriented. You handle varied and at times demanding situations in a thoughtful and constructive manner.
• You have strong collaboration skills. You contribute to a positive work environment, share your expertise, and collaborate well with clients, colleagues, and other services.
• You are professionally curious and development-oriented. You are open to new work methods, receptive to guidance, and actively contribute to professional development and improvement efforts.

Personal suitability will be given significant weight.

We offer

• A meaningful, varied, and professionally challenging position with a high degree of independence and responsibility.
  
• A competent and engaged interdisciplinary environment.
  
• Excellent opportunities for professional reflection, skill development, and interprofessional learning.
  
• Training and guidance.
  
• The opportunity to influence and contribute to the further development of our services.
  
• An inclusive work environment with skilled colleagues, collaboration, and a sense of humor.
  Common to all employees of Hamar Municipality:
• Salary in accordance with national and local agreements
• Hamar Municipality is an IA-certified company and prioritizes internal vocational rehabilitation efforts.
• We reserve the right to make internal reassignments due to vocational rehabilitation efforts and
  redundancy
• For positions requiring a driver’s license, this must be presented before starting the job
• Employees are hired by Hamar Municipality under the terms set forth in laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, including membership in a pension plan in accordance with applicable agreements.
• Before starting work, the appointee must provide verified information regarding tuberculosis history/tuberculin status and MRSA status on a separate form attached to the job offer

Contact Information

Lene Andreassen Bårdseng, Unit Manager, 95112363

Work Location

Vangsvegen 121
2318 Hamar

Key Information:

Employer: Hamar Municipality

Reference No.: 5201495905
Percentage of full-time position: 50%
Permanent
Start date: April 1, 2027
Application deadline: December 11, 2026