Do you want to use your occupational therapy expertise in a daily life where relationships, activity and rehabilitation make a difference? Then you might be our new colleague at the Forensic Psychiatric Inpatient Ward 4.

Forensic Psychiatric Ward 4 offers a safe working environment, good staffing levels, time for immersion, opportunities for personal and professional development, specialized forensic psychiatry, teamwork and involvement in patients' treatment.

We are seeking an occupational therapist who is eager to apply their professional skills in work with a patient group with complex problems. You will become part of the core staff at the ward, where you participate in daily care and treatment and handle key contact person duties for about 3-4 patients per shift.

Every 14 days you have the opportunity to step out of the care role and focus on targeted occupational therapy interventions for the department's patients.

As an occupational therapist you contribute with a special focus on activity, structure, mastery and participation in everyday life as part of the patients' treatment and rehabilitation. We are looking for someone who can help develop the treatment based on the individual patient’s resources, needs and possibilities.

The position is a permanent 37-hour week in rotating shifts with every other weekend.

Your tasks

• Contribute with your occupational therapy expertise in the patients' treatment and rehabilitation.
• Independent planning and execution of occupational therapy interventions.
• Support activity, structure and mastery through meaningful daily activities.
• Build relationships and create opportunities for development and participation.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary collaboration on treatment goals, documentation and evaluation.
• Participate in daily care and treatment, including contact person duties.
• Contribute to a safe and secure everyday life for both patients and staff.

Who are you?

You are a trained occupational therapist and have authorization. You have an interest in psychiatry, rehabilitation and environmental therapy. You thrive in an interdisciplinary collaboration, communicate clearly and can combine an affirming approach with clear boundaries. You can remain calm in challenging situations and relate professionally to the specific safety framework in forensic psychiatry.

Experience from psychiatry or forensic psychiatry is an advantage but not a requirement.

What do we offer?

• A safe working environment with good colleagues and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Individual introduction and mentor program.
• Regular supervision and opportunities for professional development.
• A personally and professionally challenging role in a specialized part of psychiatry.
• Salary according to applicable collective agreement and the Ny Løn principles.

About us

Forensic Psychiatric Ward 4 has room for 17 patients and provides specialized, intensive treatment for patients with a court-ordered commitment and/or placement order.

We focus on the person behind the court order and the diagnosis. Through relationships, milieu therapy and rehabilitation we strive to create a safe everyday life with opportunities for development and meaningful activities.

In the Forensic Psychiatry Department we place a high value on the safety of patients and staff. All staff must be able to use de-escalation techniques in relevant situations. All staff complete training in de-escalation, and the competencies must be maintained in accordance with current guidelines.

As part of the core task, the position requires the ability to handle physical alarm situations including participating in alarm runs.

Get a glimpse of what it's like to work with us:   Forensic Psychiatric Department

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Chief Nurse Sandra Lærke on phone 21 39 89 59 (direct), Chief Psychiatrist Morten Bork on phone 29 12 06 68 (direct) or Chief Medical Officer Rikke Kjærgaard Christoffersen on phone 40 32 09 35 (direct).

Application deadline: Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

Employment interviews will be held: Friday, November 20, 2026 and ongoing.

Employment to start on February 1, 2027 or as agreed.

In Psychiatry in the Central Denmark Region, we prioritize both that our staff feel secure in their onboarding and continually develop their competencies. Therefore we have tailored our own education universe – the Psychiatry Academy.

Here you can find introductory and onboarding programs for your professional group and be inspired for the next step in your career.

Read more about our many opportunities on the Psychiatry Academy's website:   Click here to visit the website

The position is generally a full-time role.

As Region Midtjylland continuously implements savings and reorganizations, employees in reallocation who apply for the position will have priority.

Region Midtjylland is, in accordance with the EU's transparency directive, which came into effect on June 7, 2026, obliged to inform you of the starting salary or a salary interval for a position before you are offered employment.

Here you can find Region Midtjylland's salary catalog for most professions and positions found in Region Midtjylland: Transparency before employment - Employee.rm.dk