Vacant job

About Us

We are a company that has operated residential care homes (HVB), supported housing, and foster homes for over 20 years.

Our target group consists of adults with substance abuse/addiction and mental health issues (dual diagnosis).

Our mission is to create a safe, structured, and developmental treatment where the individual is at the center. At our facility, innovation, evidence-based practice, and humanity meet in daily life. We work with proven methods such as MI (Motivational Interviewing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), CRA (Community Reinforcement Approach), and Relapse Prevention, but we also utilize digital tools. Our operation is small, family-like, and built on respectful and individualized treatment. At Högagärdet, we have space for 14 clients, both men and women, living in separate houses. The age range is between 20 and 65 years.

About the Position

As a Counselor, you work closely with the clients in their daily lives. You offer group sessions and individual counseling and participate in the daily treatment work together with the rest of the staff. Your focus is to strengthen each client's ability to understand themselves, manage their life situation, and take steps toward change. The position is day-time based. Employment level 80 - 100%.

Responsibilities

As a Counselor, you are an important part of the daily work with our clients. You offer counseling that supports motivation and strengthens confidence in the ability to live a drug-free and sober life. You work both independently and in close collaboration with other staff members.

Your duties include

• Group therapy
• Individual counseling (e.g., MI, supportive counseling, crisis counseling)
• Participation in treatment planning and follow-up
• Collaboration with other staff as well as external contacts
• Documentation according to current routines

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Social Worker, Social Pedagogue, or other suitable education in the behavioral sciences.
• Experience working in HVB/residential care or with the target group of adults with substance abuse and mental health issues.
• Good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing.

Merits:

• Good ability to handle people with complex problems.
• Knowledge of MI, CBT, ACT, or similar treatment methods.

Personal Qualities

You are confident in yourself, have a good ability to create contact and treat people with respect and clarity. You have a genuine interest in the target group and thrive working both independently and in a team.

We Offer

• Meaningful work where you contribute to changing people's lives
• Close collaboration in an engaged and experienced team
• Opportunities for supervision and competence development

Other

Start date according to agreement. Selection is ongoing. We prefer male applicants. Probationary employment applies. A valid driver's license (Category B) is required as the unit is located in a rural area. An extract from the Swedish Criminal Record Register for HVB purposes must be provided.