OverviewCompetition: (2026-216-CC)Psychogeriatric Specialist (2026-216-CC)Employment Type: Permanent Full-time, Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)Work Hours: 37.5 hours/week (Eligible for compressed work week model - after probation period)Work Setting: Hybrid - Opportunity to work remotely after orientation & training periodSalary: $72,298.50Application Deadline: May 11, 2026, at 11:59pmProgram Overview – Community Care, Mental Health & Addictions. The Full Circle 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.This position is responsible for working in a team to provide case management and supportive counselling to older persons with significant mental health issues, health issues, and/or cognitive impairments and their families or caregivers in homes or community settings. It includes screening and assessment of issues/needs, providing support to individuals and/or family members, intervention strategies when required, providing education and information, and making referrals to various appropriate resources. The Full Circle team collaborates with agency partners, health care providers, and other community resources, and provides consultation to other professionals and peers to ensure a continuum of care for older adults.What You Will DoUndertakes psychosocial assessments.Develops and implements a service plan with clients with significant mental health issues and/or cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer, dementia.Provides case management services including service co-ordination, short-term and long-term planning, and follow up.Advocates on behalf of clients and/or their family or caregivers.Keeps current about the range of services available in other agencies.Links clients and/or their family or caregivers to various community resources, and facilitates appropriate referrals to other community support services as required.Provides accompaniment to medical appointments as required.Provides drop-in services in the community.Provides crisis intervention, practical assistance,



and supportive counseling to clients and/or family or caregivers as required in homes and community settings.Works flexible hours based on the needs of the clients and/or their family or caregivers.Provides service that is responsive, appropriate, and culturally and linguistically sensitive to the individual and caregiver needs.Engages in ongoing outreach to ensure access to the program.Liaises with other psychogeriatric services as needed.Liaises and consults with other service providers as needed.Participates in case conferences and clinical meetings to ensure the coordination of services and a continuum of care.Provides consultation to other agency staff or community partners as required.Maintains a client caseload as assigned by the program manager.Participates in team and unit meetings regularly, and promotes the healthy functioning of the team and unit.Participates in ongoing training and education.Participates in supervision sessions and annual performance appraisals with the program manager.Responsible for collection of statistical data required for the accountability of the program.Maintains appropriate records and documentation in a timely manner.Represents the unit on internal staff committees as directed by the program manager.Performs other duties as assigned.What You Bring to the TeamMaster of Social Work (MSW) or graduate degree in a relevant field.Registered Social Worker (RSW) in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and/or member in good standing with a Skilled 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.Personal knowledge and lived experience of issues that affect communities and populations served by WoodGreen is a strong asset.What Will Set You ApartExperience and expertise to support older adults 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.Ability in case management, system navigation, service planning, implementation, and coordination, therapeutic or supportive counselling.Experience working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team or as a team member in collaboration with other community professionals.Proven working knowledge of theories of addiction, evidence-based treatment models and best practice approaches.Knowledge of and experience with a brief therapy modality, such as Narrative, Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, etc.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 determinants of health.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).Strong assessment, clinical and intervention skills.Effective oral, written communication skills and documentation skills.Effective interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.Proven ability to apply and practice Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, Trauma-Informed and Harm Reduction principles, and strategies.Applied computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Internet) and ability to use client information systems.Ability to communicate in a second language (Greek, Spanish, Bengali, Urdu, Tamil, Farsi, Tagalog, Arabic, Mandarin, or Cantonese) is a strong asset.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Psychogeriatric Specialist - $72,298.5 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 WoodGreen
📍 Winnipeg