Psychiatry jobs in Lower Saxony

On 2 November 2026, Klaro counted 180 open positions for doctors in psychiatry in Lower Saxony, 9% of the 1,943 in Germany. That makes Lower Saxony number 5 of 16 states for psychiatry. German adverts call the specialty Psychiatrie.

Of the towns in Lower Saxony with a page of their own, Hemmoor (12), Bad Münder am Deister (8) and Liebenburg (8) have the most.

The adverts are in German and name the career level: Assistenzarzt is a resident in specialty training (Weiterbildung), Facharzt a specialist, Oberarzt a senior physician and Chefarzt the head of department. To start work you need a German licence to practise: the Approbation, or a temporary Berufserlaubnis.

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Questions doctors ask

How many psychiatry jobs are there in Lower Saxony?

On 2 November 2026, Klaro counted 180 open positions in psychiatry in Lower Saxony, out of 1,943 in all of Germany.

Which towns in Lower Saxony have the most psychiatry jobs?

Of the towns with a page of their own: Hemmoor (12), Bad Münder am Deister (8) and Liebenburg (8). Smaller towns are counted on this page and in the job search.

Can I apply before I have my Approbation?

Yes, you can apply while your application for the Approbation is still open. Say on your CV where it stands; the guide on applying while your Approbation is pending shows how.

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