Social Worker - Ottawa, Canada - Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa

Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Case Manager - Geriatric Psychiatry

Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa (GPCSO) is a community-based mental health program funded by Ontario Health serving older adults in the Ottawa region.

Case Managers provide comprehensive assessment, treatment and follow-up to seniors with mental health problems and/or dementia with responsive behaviours, as well as support and education to caregivers.

Case Managers are Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, or Registered Nurses.

Responsibilities

Conducts a comprehensive multidimensional psychosocial assessment of clients in their homes and develops a personcentred treatment plan.
Delivers interventions to:
Support selfmanagement of mental health symptoms,
Understand and reduce behavioural expressions in persons living with dementia,
Enhance caregiver understanding of approaches to care that support meaningful engagement,
Characterize and communicate risk and collaborate with clients, family members and health care partners to understand options, implement decisions and balance risk versus autonomy,
Make referrals to community resources and other health care agencies to support client goals.
Works closely with the geriatric psychiatrist in the provision of high quality mental healthcare
Collaborates with community partners to support increased capacity to care for older adults living with dementia and/or psychiatric conditions in the community.
Communicates clearly and effectively with Primary Care Practitioners and referral sources

Qualifications
Social Worker with a Master's degree
or Registered Nurse
or Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor or Master's degree

At least three years' experience in geriatric psychiatry or related field
Member in good standing in a professional college (COTO, CNO, OCSW&SSW)
Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric conditions affecting older adults
Knowledge of community resources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Driver's license and access to a reliable automobile
Bilingualism strong asset

Benefits

Starting salary $69,149/year
Comprehensive extended health benefits
HOOP
Travel reimbursement and cell phone allowance
Free onsite parking
Ongoing training and professional development
Onsite fitness centre

Work Remotely

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $76,287.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Onsite gym
Onsite parking
Vision care

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No

weekends

Application question(s):

Do you have a Masters degree in Social Work (MSW)?

Language:

French (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- registration with OCSW&SSW (required)
- driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle (required)

Work Location:
In person