Specialist sought for Department of Depression and Anxiety – Inpatient Ward 4, AUH

Are you a specialist in psychiatry, and are you motivated to work with complex psychiatric patient pathways in a ward with high professional standards, strong interdisciplinary collaboration and the opportunity to influence the continued development?

We are seeking an engaged specialist in psychiatry for the Department of Depression and Anxiety (ADA), Aarhus University Hospital, with primary affiliation to Ward 4, to commence on 1 December 2026 or by agreement.

The position is full-time. You will have your daily duties in Ward 4 and additionally participate in the specialist physician on-call team in adult psychiatry at AUH.

About the Department of Depression and Anxiety

The Department of Depression and Anxiety is one of three adult psychiatric departments at Aarhus University Hospital and consists of about 600 employees across four inpatient wards, five outpatient clinics, the Psychiatry House, and an active research unit. The department also provides ECT and TMS treatment.

We prioritize high professional quality, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient and relative involvement, and continuous development of our treatment offerings. There are good opportunities to engage in quality development, teaching and education.

Become part of a department in development

Ward 4 is a protected inpatient ward with 24 beds that welcomes patients with complex psychiatric issues. The ward treats among other things patients with bipolar disorder, unipolar depression, schizoaffective states, late-onset psychosis, intellectual disability and organic conditions.

Ward 4 currently stands on a strong foundation after a targeted development effort. We are in the process of an ambitious clinical development program where competence development, supervision, de-escalation and a sustained focus on quality are central elements. The aim is to create even better patient paths, strengthen patient safety and develop a ward known for strong multidisciplinary collaboration and a good working environment.

As a specialist physician you will be a central professional key person with great opportunity to influence both daily patient care and the further professional development of the ward.

You will work closely with an interdisciplinary leadership team consisting of the Chief Physician, Chief Psychologist, Head Nurse and two academically strong deputy chiefs. We place emphasis on high professionalism, mutual respect and a culture where different professional perspectives contribute to joint solutions and ongoing development.

Your tasks

• assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients in Ward 4
• supervision, teaching and guidance of junior doctors and other professional groups
• contribute to the development of treatment quality, patient safety and interdisciplinary collaboration
• shared responsibility for work with the Mental Health Act and the prevention and reduction of coercion
• active participation in quality development, organizational development and implementation of new clinical initiatives
• participation in the on-call specialist physician team in adult psychiatry.

We are seeking a psychiatrist who

• has an interest in treating patients with complex psychiatric disorders
• wants to work in a strong multidisciplinary environment
• thrives on combining clinical work, supervision, teaching and quality development
• works in a structured way and has good collaboration and communication skills
• wants to actively contribute to the continued development of Ward 4.

We offer

We offer a position with broad professional breadth, dedicated colleagues and good opportunities for continuing education. You will also have the opportunity to influence the development of a ward with high professional ambitions and a leadership team that values dialogue, collaboration and professional development highly.

Application

Application deadline 11 November 2026.

Recruitment interviews are expected to be held in week 46.

For further information, Chief Physician Farahna Harees can be contacted at: tlf. 2325 8288 .

Salary and employment terms in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. The employment is conditional on a satisfactory child and criminal record and a satisfactory authorization.

Applicants' qualifications will be assessed against the 7 medical roles.

The position is, as a rule, full-time.

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

Region Midtjylland is, pursuant to the EU pay transparency directive, which took effect on 7 June 2026, obliged to inform you of starting salary or a salary range before offering employment.

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Department: ADA Doctors

Application deadline: 11 November 2026

Location: Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 175, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark, 8200, Aarhus, Denmark