Psychogeriatric Specialist (2023-318-Cc)

Employment Type
1 Year Contract, Bargaining Unit
Work Hours
37.5 hours/week
Work Setting
Hybrid – Opportunity to Work Remotely after Orientation & Training Period
Salary
J- $66,719.80
Application Deadline
July 25th, 2023, by 11:59 pm
Program Overview – Full Circle, Community Care
The Full Circle program provides psycho-social assessments; time limited/goal oriented intensive case management; counselling; and psychoeducation support to older adults and seniors living with geriatric, mental health, addictions, and cognitive issues such as dementia.
What You Will Do

• Perform preliminary risk assessment and provide crisis intervention and practical assistance to clients and/or family or caregivers as required in homes and community settings.
• Perform psychosocial and/or psychological and geriatric assessments.
• Participate in team and unit meetings regularly and promote the healthy functioning of the team and unit.
• Participate in ongoing training and education.
• Provide mentorship, training and/or supervision to student placements and volunteers.
• Ensure the anti-racism objectives and community development principles of the organization are achieved within the program.
• Provide service that is responsive, culturally, and linguistically safe to the individual and caregivers’ needs.
• Provide case management services to clients over a specified period.
• Participate in supervision sessions and annual performance appraisals with program manager.
• Provide client support through social work drop-in clinics.
• Develop and implement service plans and/or coordinated care plans.
• Facilitate or lead therapeutic/support groups as required.
• Provide service/care co-ordination, system navigation, short-term and longer-term planning and follow-up support.
• Provide therapeutic and/or supportive counseling to clients utilizing a wide range of therapeutic approaches that best meet the clients’ needs and circumstances.
• Provide advocacy support and advocate with clients and/or their family or caregivers.
• Participate in case conferences and clinical meetings to ensure the coordination of services and a continuum of care.
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation in a timely manner and collect statistical data required for the accountability of the program.
• Provide coordination between hospitals, service professionals and other referral sources to support clients and facilitate smooth transitions between hospitals and community.

What You Bring To The Team

• Personal knowledge and lived experience of issues that affect communities and populations served by WoodGreen is a strong asset.
• Registered Social Worker (R.S.W.) in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and/or Member in good standing with a Professional College in Ontario.
• 3+ years related experience in mental health, addictions, geriatrics and/or social work. Demonstrated experience working with older adults and seniors with mental health (including dementia) and/or substance use issues, chronic health issues, cognitive impairment, and responsive behaviours is required.
• Masters of Social Work (M.S.W.) or graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Effective September 7, 2021, all newly hired employees will be required to provide proof that they have completed an approved course of vaccination against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to commencing employment or provide documentation to support an exemption based on grounds covered by the Ontario Human Rights Act (i.e. Medical exemption).

What Will Set You Apart

• Effective oral, written communication skills and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate in a second language (Greek, Spanish, Bengali, Urdu, Tamil, Farsi, Tagalog, Arabic, Mandarin, or Cantonese) is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of and experience with a brief therapy modality, such as Narrative, Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy), etc.
• Ability in case management, system navigation, service planning, implementation, and coordination, therapeutic or supportive counselling.
• Proven working knowledge of theories of addiction, evidence-based treatment models and best practice approaches.
• Strong assessment, clinical and intervention skills.
• Experience and expertise to support older adult and seniors including 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.
• Effective interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of the intersectionality of systemic barriers and social determinants of health, including racism, discrimination, and oppression.
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation (therapeutic and psycho-social).
• Applied computer skills (MS word, excel, Internet) and ability to use client information systems.
• Proven ability to apply and practice Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, Trauma-Informed and Harm Reduction principles, and strategies.
• Experience working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team or as a team member in collaboration with other community professionals.
• Knowledge of issues affecting older adults/geriatric populations, mental health, addictions, health sector, and community resources, policies, legislation, programs, and other issues related to scope of practice and social determinant of health.