Occupational Therapists for Ungehjemmet Bifrost

”Vil du være med fra start og gøre en forskel for unge med svær selvskadende adfærd?”

About Ungehjemmet Bifrost

Ungehjemmet Bifrost, which is a newly established 24-hour treatment facility located at Brandevej 1A in Aalborg Øst, forms the framework for an integrated, cross-sectoral 24-hour service, where the collaboration between the service and Aalborg University Hospital – Psychiatry is close and coordinated.

The target group is normally intelligent young people aged 14–22 with severe self-harming behavior – often with comorbidity.

The professional foundation is mentalization-based environmental therapy (MBMT) with relationship work as the sustaining element. In addition, systematic work with Low Arousal 2 (LA2) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) is carried out.

The service is established in accordance with the Danish Children's Act § 43, subsection 1, no. 6 and subsection 3, as well as the Serivce Act § 107 and with reference to the Danish Quality Model.

Do you want to join the journey?

We are not just looking for employees – we are looking for co-creators.

Professionally strong, reflective and engaged professional staff who want to help create a highly specialized social-pedagogical 24-hour facility where safety, structure and development go hand in hand.

We offer you

• The opportunity to contribute to shaping culture, structure and professionalism at a brand-new facility
• An onboarding program, mentorship and training in the three professional methods – as an occupational therapist you will also be trained to create sensory profiles
• Ongoing supervision and systematic competency development
• A steady structure and rhythm in daily life that supports reflection and mentalization – even in pressured situations
• Clear direction and guidelines so you know what is expected
• A strong multidisciplinary environment with high specialization
• Influence on work planning
• A dedicated and learning community focused on well-being for both youth and staff

We are looking for you who is a professionally strong and experienced occupational therapist with insight into working with young people with severe self-harming behavior. You thrive in a specialized environment, meet young people, relatives and partners professionally and positively, and see both professional and personal development as a natural part of the work. You have strong relationship and mentalization skills, can maintain calm and overview in acute situations, and are engaged and loyal with regard to common professional approaches and methods.

Your tasks will include, among others, to

• Plan and carry out individual treatment interventions based on the municipality’s assignment
• Carry out professional analyses, individual plans and other professional documentation on a daily basis
• Act as a contact person for a number of youths and work closely with your colleagues in the contact team
• Have conversations with the youths and actively listen to their hopes and dreams
• Support, motivate and involve the youths in their own treatment process
• Support the youths’ autonomy and right to self-determination
• Develop and maintain a safe and structured environment with daily routines, activities and community, e.g. through group activities
• Provide practical support and guidance to the youths in ADL tasks (e.g. cleaning, laundry and personal hygiene)
• Work systematically with Mentalization-Based Environmental Therapy (MBMT) in practice
• Apply Low Arousal 2 (LA2) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) in practice
• Collaborate with colleagues and management in a multidisciplinary environment where we help each other
• Take care of health-related tasks and medication handling after training
• Collaborate with relatives, authorities, psychiatric treatment, school offers etc.
• Work in day/evening and weekend shifts

At Ungehjemmet Bifrost you have a special responsibility regarding developing sensory profiles and supporting the youths’ development through the senses, body and activity. This also means you have a particular responsibility to introduce sensory stimulation and meaningful activities as coping strategies, including helping the youths recognize bodily signals and early signs of agitation. Additionally, tasks related to adjusting the environment and activities so that the youths are better supported in handling emotions and challenges are part of your area of responsibility.

Can you see yourself as an occupational therapist at Ungehjemmet Bifrost – and would you like even more knowledge? ….. then do not hesitate to contact me at tel. 22115294 or by email [email protected] .

In addition, you can follow the Area of Social Psychiatry on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook or take a look at Ungehjemmet Bifrost and Area of Social Psychiatry (rn.dk) You can also get an idea of the Special Sector by clicking on: Special Sector

Salary and employment terms according to the applicable collective agreement for non-leading occupational therapists etc. entered into with the Danish Association of Occupational Therapists.

The Process

• The application deadline is 19.11.2026
• The employment interviews are expected to be held in week 48
• Prior to the interview, a case will be sent for preparation and presentation at the interview
• If offered the job, references and criminal and child protection checks will be obtained
• Start on 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible

I look forward to meeting you

Best regards Christina Ladehoff

Hiring Manager at Ungehjemmet Bifrost