Head of Department for Early and Preventive Interventions, Disability and Psychiatry

Head of Department for Early and Preventive Interventions – Disability and Psychiatry

Would you like to lead a strong professional community where we work every day to ensure that people with disabilities and mental health challenges can live an independent, meaningful, and active life on their own terms?

In Early and Preventive Interventions we are seeking a department head who can create direction, development, and followership in an organization characterized by high professionalism, engagement, and ambitions on behalf of citizens.

We are seeking a leader who can combine clear leadership with presence and collaboration. A leader who believes that the best solutions are created together with employees, citizens, relatives, and partners, and who can translate strategic goals into meaningful practice in everyday life.

You will become part of Adults, Disability and Psychiatry in Holbæk Municipality, where we work from a shared citizen perspective with a focus on resources, hope, self-determination, and participation in communities.

About the position

As department head you will be responsible for staff who provide support to citizens in their own homes under the Social Services Act §§82 a/b and §85, as well as staff in activity and socialization offerings under §79.

The citizens are people with disabilities and/or mental health challenges who want to live an active and meaningful life with as much independence as possible. Our interventions are based on each citizen’s wishes, hope, resources, and possibilities, and we work recovery-oriented and rehabilitative with a focus on participation, mastery, and development.

You will lead a group of employees who are committed and professionally competent, working from an appreciative and resource-oriented approach.

As department head you must create the professional and organizational framework that supports employees’ work with citizens. You must ensure high professional quality, well-being, and coherence in task execution while contributing to the continued development of the area.

We work, among other things, to

• further develop group-based interventions
• implement digital solutions and screen visits
• strengthen collaboration with civil society
• develop citizen involvement and peer-supported activities
• support data-informed and professionally well-founded practice

The position is 37 hours per week.

A leadership role with influence and development opportunities

You will play a central role in further developing the quality and the professional foundation in Early and Preventive Interventions.

Together with the area leader, department head colleague, and professional coordinator, you will help translate strategic goals into concrete practice and ensure that our offerings develop in step with citizens’ needs and the political ambitions for the area.

We are looking for a leader who is curious about development, has an eye for both operations and strategy, and who is motivated by achieving results through others.

With us you have the opportunity to leave a clear professional and leadership mark in an organization where collaboration, inclusion, and integrity are central values.

We imagine that you

• have a leadership qualification or are in the process of completing one
• have experience with the target group and preferably leadership experience from the social sector
• can create followership through clear communication, involvement, and direction
• have an understanding of recovery-oriented rehabilitation and citizen involvement
• can balance present leadership with strategic overview
• work systematically and can translate goals into action and results
• provide professional sparring and support employees’ development
• can handle complex issues with calm, reflection, and decisiveness
• see documentation as an important professional tool for learning, quality and development

You will meet an employee group that wants a leader who is accessible, clear, and development-oriented. A leader who listens and involves, but who also dares to make decisions and create direction.

We envision a leader who can see themselves in Holbæk Municipality’s leadership foundation

In Holbæk Municipality we believe that good results are created through trust, shared responsibility, and strong relationships.

As a leader you are expected to create direction and followership through dialogue, involvement, and clear expectations. You must be able to translate political and strategic decisions into concrete practice and at the same time create the framework in which employees can succeed with the core task.

We expect that you

• take responsibility for both results, people, and collaboration
• work in a trust-based and inclusive manner
• support professional reflection, learning, and development
• have the courage to make decisions and stand firm when necessary
• create collaboration across professional disciplines, departments, and organizations
• actively contribute to the overall leadership community in Adults, Disability and Psychiatry

Further information

To give you the best possible insight into Holbæk Municipality as a workplace and the expectations we have for our leaders, we recommend visiting our website www.holbaek.dk. Here you will find, among other things, information about the municipality’s organization, political goals, and strategic direction.

We expect that you as a candidate have familiarized yourself with the central governing documents for Holbæk Municipality and for Adults, Disability and Psychiatry.

We particularly recommend you explore the following

• The Board’s strategic letter: https://cdn1.gopublic.dk/holbaekintra/Media/638919738587286387/direktionens-strategibrev-2025.pdf
• Holbæk Municipality’s view of citizens: https://holbaek.dk/om-kommunen/vores-borgersyn
• Holbæk Municipality’s leadership foundation: https://cdn1.gopublic.dk/holbaekintra/Media/638991367709611884/ledelse-som-en-staerk-medspiller-oktober-2025.pdf
• Holbæk Municipality’s personnel policy: https://holbaek.dk/om-kommunen/job-i-kommunen/personalepolitik

These documents form an important foundation for the leadership task and for how we collaborate to create value for citizens, employees, and the organization as a whole.

Hiring process

We emphasize conducting a thorough and professional hiring process to ensure the best possible match between candidate, leadership role, and the organization.

The hiring process consists of

• First interview with the hiring committee, on 20.11.2026
• Personality profile and leadership test in collaboration with HR
• Feedback and review of test results
• Second interview on 26.11.2026, focusing on the leadership task, personal strengths, and fit with the position.
• Final feedback

Personality profile and tests are part of the overall assessment. The purpose is not to find a specific profile, but to create a nuanced basis for dialogue about leadership style, collaboration, strengths, and development areas. The test results are used as a supplement to the interviews and are discussed with the candidate.

Further information

If you have questions about the position, you are very welcome to contact

• Area Manager Anette Sander Justesen, tel. 72 36 54 14
• Department Head Lotte Munk, tel. 72 36 30 92

We are not just looking for a department head. We are seeking a leader who, together with employees, citizens, and partners, will help create the best possible conditions for people with disabilities and mental health challenges to live an independent, active, and meaningful life.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We are 4,800 dedicated colleagues who every day work to provide good service and welfare for our approximately 75,000 citizens in Holbæk Municipality. Together we bring our various professional backgrounds into play and create solutions that make a real difference.

We place great emphasis on a good working environment and on developing our employees – both professionally and personally.

In Holbæk Municipality we actively promote diverse workplaces, where there is room for difference. All qualified applicants are therefore encouraged to apply for the position - regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, political and religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Holbæk Municipality’s personal policy sets the framework for our values and the way we meet each other and the citizens.

Read more about what it is like to work in Holbæk Municipality .