Clinical psychologist for the Forensic Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic – help strengthen the multidisciplinary treatment and develop F-ACT

Do you want to use your psychological professional skills to make a real difference for people with severe mental disorders and complex life circumstances?

In the Forensic Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic we are expanding our multidisciplinary approach with psychological competencies to create even better treatment pathways for our patients. At the same time, we are facing the implementation of Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (F-ACT) , which shall strengthen our possibilities to offer flexible, outreach and recovery-oriented treatment close to the patients' everyday life.

We are therefore seeking a licensed psychologist who wishes to contribute to the development of a strong multidisciplinary effort and help create new opportunities for some of psychiatry's most complex patients.

About the position

As a psychologist you will be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team where collaboration, professional curiosity and patient involvement are central values. You will contribute with psychological perspectives in assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with severe mental disorders and legal arrangements.

With the implementation of F-ACT you will have the opportunity to work both ambulatory, outreach and in the patients' local environment. You will become part of a treatment approach where flexibility, relationships and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential to create coherent patient pathways.

Your tasks

You will among other things

• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations.
• Contribute to diagnostic evaluation and diagnosis.
• Support treatment of patients with concurrent mental illness and substance use (IDD).
• Manage individual treatment courses and psychotherapy.
• Contribute to group treatment and psychoeducation.
• Act as a contact person for patients linked to F-ACT.
• Prepare treatment plans, crisis plans and status descriptions.
• Participate in daily board meetings, conferences and multidisciplinary treatment discussions.
• Collaborate with municipalities, residential services, the Danish Prison and Probation Service, relatives and other partners.
• Contribute to teaching, supervision and professional development within the team.

We are looking for a psychologist who

• Is a licensed psychologist.
• Has experience from psychiatry, forensic psychiatry or similar areas.
• Is interested in people with complex psychiatric, social and legal issues.
• Thrives in multidisciplinary collaboration and sees different professional disciplines as a strength.
• Can work independently while actively contributing to shared solutions.
• Has good communication skills – both oral and written.
• Is development-oriented and curious about new ways of working.
• Meets patients, relatives and partners with respect, integrity and professional weight.

We offer

• A central role in the development of F-ACT in forensic psychiatry.
• Opportunities to apply psychological expertise in a strong multidisciplinary environment.
• A high degree of autonomy and professional influence.
• Dedicated and experienced colleagues with a focus on collaboration and joint problem solving.
• Supervision, competency development and good opportunities for professional sparring.
• An workplace where recovery, relationships and respect for the individual patient are the driving forces.

About us

The Forensic Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic treats patients with severe mental disorders and legal measures. We work from a recovery-oriented approach with focus on the patient's resources, hope and opportunities to lead a meaningful life.

The outpatient clinic consists of

• 11 field-based nurses
• 1 social and health assistant
• 1 chief physician
• 1 secretary
• 1 chief nurse

We have capacity for about 150 patients and collaborate closely with municipalities, residential services, the Prison and Probation Service, general psychiatry, forensic psychiatric wards, relatives and other relevant actors.

We have office facilities in Slagelse, Roskilde, Vordingborg and Nykøbing Sjælland. The position has a fixed workplace in Slagelse , but travel across the entire region should be expected.

With us you will be part of a developing workplace where we believe that strong interdisciplinary collaboration creates better treatment, greater cohesion and better opportunities for the individual patient.

Conditions of the position

Appointment: January 1, 2027 or by agreement

Application deadline: November 5, 2026

Appointments interviews: expected to be held in week 47

The position is covered by the collective agreement 33.01.1 – Collective Agreement for academics employed in regions, etc.

Are you curious? Then please contact us!

Area of employment

Region Zealand and Region Capital Copenhagen will on January 1, 2027 become Region Østdanmark as a result of the health reform. Your area of employment will be Region Østdanmark with all associated organizational units.

Read more about the meaning of the area of employment on Region Østdanmark's website.

Starting salary for employees under collective agreement

The region is obliged to inform you about the starting salary for the position. You will be informed of base salary, centrally fixed allowances and pension under the relevant collective agreement. In addition to the starting salary, the pay may include any negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications.

See the starting salary on the region's website

About Mid and West Zealand Hospital

At Mid and West Zealand Hospital we work every day to promote a healthy life by preventing and treating in a coherent health effort. As a hospital we combine psychiatry and somatics. Our goal is for patients and citizens to experience good and safe high-quality pathways.

As an employee you become part of a forward-thinking, professionally and organizationally robust hospital where we make a difference for the people who need us. Learning and development are part of everyday life and occur in professionally committed communities. Also across departments.

Mid and West Zealand Hospital covers a catchment area of about 230,000 citizens. We have 766 beds and about 5,000 employees distributed across 20 departments, including 16 somatic and psychiatric specialties.

We offer a solid research environment with 13 professors and a strong professional educational environment, where we welcome around 2,700 students, apprentices and doctors in continuing education programs each year.