Social Worker/mediator to the Authority for Psychiatry and the Socially Excluded

Do you want meaningful part-time work in a professionally strong organization? Do you have strong collaboration skills and are you passionate about supporting citizens with mental vulnerability and social challenges? Then it may be you we are looking for.

We are looking for a social worker or a social mediator for a part-time position of 20-25 hours per week in the Authority for Psychiatry and Socially Vulnerable.

The position may be particularly interesting for you who are senior and wish to continue your working life on a reduced schedule, are employed in a flex job, or generally prefer a lower weekly hours while not compromising professional challenges and meaningful tasks.

About us

The Authority for Psychiatry and Socially Vulnerable is organizationally anchored in the Social and Labor Market Administration in Randers Municipality and is part of the Center

The Authority for Social, which also includes the Authority for Adult Disability. We have a close and well-functioning collaboration with our service provider, which is organizationally located in the Center for Psychiatry and Socially Vulnerable. We are each other’s most important partners in the efforts to create the best solutions for citizens, and in collaboration with the citizens.

We handle, among other things

• Authority case management under the Danish Service Act, including assessment via VUM 2.0, determination of support, action plans, approvals and follow-up.
• Negotiation of contracts and tariffs with housing forms and external providers.
• Open Guidance, which functions as the center’s entry point.
• Housing First initiative and the internal homelessness strategy in close collaboration with, among others, shelter homes.
• Good discharge, 24-hour care, Exit.
• Ongoing development and implementation tasks in the social and psychiatric area.

We work recovery-oriented with a focus on rehabilitation, citizen involvement and the use of professionally well-founded methods. In addition, we work purposefully with Housing First and the ongoing development of the efforts in the homelessness area.

About the position

The position includes a wide range of the department’s tasks, and it is expected that you are prepared to contribute flexibly where the need is greatest.

Depending on your competencies and interests, there will be opportunities to take on special areas of responsibility or academic focus areas.

Who are you?

We imagine that you

• Are educated social worker or social mediator.
• Have experience with authority work and preferably with the social psychiatric area.
• Have experience with assessment, initiation and follow-up of interventions under the Service Act.
• Thrive in collaboration with citizens, colleagues, providers and many other partners.
• Have an interest in working with people in psychological and social vulnerability.
• Are curious about others’ professional perspectives and contribute positively to cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Can work independently and structure your tasks.
• Can navigate professionally in a politically governed organization.
• Thrive in a daily life where tasks and priorities can change all the time, as the target group requires you to be adaptable.

We encourage both experienced candidates, seniors, flex jobbers and others who wish for a lower weekly hourly rate to apply for the position.

We offer

• A part-time position of 20-25 hours per week with the possibility of flexibility.
• Skilled and engaged colleagues with high professionalism, dry humor, and an informal tone.
• An workplace characterized by well-being, development and influence.
• Supervision.
• Regular sparring meetings with management participation.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and professional development.
• A department where we take responsibility for the community and help each other.

Practical information

It is an advantage if you have a driving license and the possibility to use your own car in the job.

Recruitment interviews are expected to be held on December 10, 2026.

Workplace: Authority for Psychiatry and Socially Vulnerable, Gl. Hadsundvej 3A, 8900 Randers C.

Salary and terms of employment

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. A background check will be obtained in connection with the employment.

Have questions?

You are welcome to contact the department head Helle Villekær Thorsen at telephone 21 27 24 99 for further information about the position.