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Psychogeriatric Specialist

2 months ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada WoodGreen Full time

At WoodGreen, we are seeking a highly skilled Psychogeriatric Specialist to join our Community Care team.

The Social Work Psychogeriatric team provides community-based case management, supportive and/or clinical counselling to older persons with significant mental health and/or cognitive issues such as dementia, and their family or caregivers.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated professional with expertise in supporting older adults with complex needs. The successful candidate will have experience working with individuals who have significant mental health and/or addiction issues, history of trauma, violence/abuse, dementia, cognitive impairments, responsive behaviours, chronic physical health issues, etc.

As a Psychogeriatric Specialist, you will provide case management services including service co-ordination, short-term and long-term planning, follow up. You will also provide client support through social work drop-in clinics, advocate on behalf of clients and/or their family or caregivers, and link them to various community resources.

You will be responsible for crisis intervention, practical assistance, supportive counselling to clients and/or family or caregivers as required in homes and community settings. Additionally, you will participate in ongoing outreach to ensure access to the program, liaise with other psychogeriatric services as needed, and consult with other service providers as required.

You will also maintain a client caseload as assigned by the program manager, participate in team and unit meetings regularly, and promote the healthy functioning of the team and unit. Furthermore, you will participate in ongoing training and education, supervision sessions, and annual performance appraisals with the program manager.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives of the accommodation measures required.