Urgent call: Göttingen district is looking for psychiatrists for crisis cases!

Urgent call: Göttingen district is looking for psychiatrists for crisis cases!

From January 1, 2026, there will be an exciting opportunity for doctors in the Göttingen district: We are looking for specialists with experience in the field of psychiatry. These should issue medical certificates for placement procedures according to the new Lower Saxony PsychKG. The need for such expertise arises particularly when mentally ill people are at significant risk, where quick action is often unavoidable. The Göttingen district has clearly positioned itself here and sees the need to be able to carry out medical assessments as quickly as possible in critical situations.

A provisional referral can be made by the district if a court decision is not made in a timely manner. The alarm is sent via the municipal regional control center in Göttingen in close cooperation with authorities such as the police and the rescue service.

Searched profile and requirements

For these important tasks, the Göttingen district is looking for specialists in the fields of psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, as well as psychosomatic medicine or neurology. Alternatively, family doctors with experience in psychiatric care, as well as doctors with an additional qualification in psychotherapy, can also be considered.

The requirements are high: Applicants should have worked for at least three years in the contracted emergency medical service, in the rescue service or in a hospital outpatient clinic. In addition, a willingness to work outside of normal working hours is required. A confident demeanor as well as resilience and decision-making ability in crisis situations are also important.

Compensation and contact options

Remuneration for medical services is based on the fee schedule for doctors (GOÄ). Billing is carried out directly with the Göttingen district and there is a case-specific commission. Those interested will receive further information and can contact npsychkg@landkreisgoettingen.de by email. The contact persons are Ms. Franke, Mr. Sindram and Ms. Schelle, whose contact details are given.

Specialists in the field of psychiatry also face challenges, such as the now noticed shortage of skilled workers, which can be felt throughout Germany. Studies show that the psychiatric care system in Germany is well developed, but not all groups benefit sufficiently from the help. Long-term patients in psychiatric hospitals in particular show that there is a lack of coordinated, outpatient-oriented care models.

The constantly growing need for psychological care and the continuing increase in the number of cases underline the need for structural change in the care system. Outpatient care is particularly important because the majority of mentally ill people are cared for by a family doctor. Despite all the successes over the last two decades, coordinating care remains a challenge.

Given the complexity of psychiatric care and the shortage of skilled workers, it is clear that there is still a lot to be done. However, the initiatives in the Göttingen district could make a valuable contribution to improving the situation. This is particularly important in order to provide those affected with the best possible support and to provide them with the help they urgently need.