We are seeking an occupational therapist as of 1 February 2027 for the Ambulatory Clinic for Eating Disorders, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Aalborg University Hospital

We are looking for a new colleague for a newly established, exciting and development-oriented position as an occupational therapist in our outpatient clinic – with us you will come very close to the patients and become an important part of our treatment team. We would really like to hear how you think you can contribute to our tasks.

In the Outpatient Clinic for Eating Disorders we offer assessment and treatment for children from 12 years of age as well as adults with eating disorders of moderate to severe degree. Many of our patients have complex and multifaceted problems, which require a high professional level in both assessment and treatment as well as in cooperation with the primary sector.

About the position in the Outpatient Clinic for Eating Disorders

• You will be part of a multidisciplinary treatment team consisting of psychologists, doctors, nurses, dietitians, social workers, physiotherapists and secretaries. You will also collaborate closely with family/relatives, external networks and other partners
• You will see both children and adults with anorexia, bulimia and BED. Your main focus will be on sensory challenges, sensory profiles and descriptions of functional level. In patients where the impact on functional level goes beyond what can be explained by an eating disorder alone
• We envision that you contribute with your knowledge of sensory and ADL challenges both with patients, relatives, the treatment team and external partners
• We will naturally provide you with an introduction and training in outpatient work, where you will have a good opportunity for competency development within our specialty

About you

• You are a trained occupational therapist
• You have relevant experience with sensory challenges, sensory profiles and assessment of ADL functions
• You preferably have experience with autism spectrum disorders and ADHD
• You see opportunities for how your competencies can be used to strengthen our overall treatment offer
• Professional commitment, enthusiasm and interest in working with patients with eating disorders and comorbidity
• You are able to communicate clearly and precisely both in writing and orally
• You have experience, willingness and ability to work independently and in a structured way with the planning of your tasks
• We are looking for a colleague who is flexible and who contributes when there is a need for help across the group. It is important that multidisciplinary collaboration is a natural part of your approach to tasks, and that you also feel comfortable working independently while remaining loyal to shared decisions and common professional directions

We offer

• A development-oriented dynamic workplace that provides you with opportunities and support for professional and personal development and competency development
• A responsible, varied and developing job
• A range of exciting challenges, and an inspiring environment to solve them in close collaboration with patients and relatives
• Good colleagues and a positive work climate

About the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department

The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is part of Aalborg University Hospital and is regionally based. We have three outpatient clinics, a multidisciplinary outreach team, two inpatient wards and a day department. The leadership structure of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry consists of a department management with chief physician, chief nurse and chief psychologist.

The outpatient clinics have dual leadership with outpatient directors and senior doctors, while the inpatient wards are led by the chief nurse and senior doctor. The work is based on the overarching values of Psychiatry: Influence, Trust, Decency and Professionalism (ITOP). Our focus is on professionalism, the good patient journey, increased patient involvement and close cooperation with the primary sector. Education of students and trainees is one of psychiatry's core tasks, to which everyone contributes.

Want to know more

If you would like further information about the position, you are welcome to contact

• Outpatient Director Marianne Bjørk
• Mobile: 25470669
• Mail: [email protected]

The practical

• Employment: 1 February 2027
• Application deadline: 7 December 2026
• Employment interviews expected to be held: 17 December 2026
• You can read more about Psychiatry on the website www.psykiatri.rn.dk.
• We will obtain references for the person we wish to hire. If required for the position, we also obtain a criminal record and child protection clearance
• It is the Region of North Jutland's policy that all positions are advertised as full-time
• Smoke-free working hours in Psychiatry in the Region of North Jutland: this means that employees may not smoke during working hours – neither inside nor outside
• Submit your application by clicking the “apply for job” button and filling out the form that appears. You may attach your application, CV and any attachments. We only accept applications via the link in the job advertisement. Applications sent by email will not be processed
• Salary and employment terms in accordance with the current collective agreement for non-management occupational therapists, etc., concluded with the Danish Occupational Therapy Association