Job Category: Geriatric Psychiatry Community Serv. Ottawa
Requisition Number: CASEM003726
Posted : September 1, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Locations Showing 1 location
Description Who we are
Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa (GPCSO) is a fully bilingual community mental health program funded by Ontario Health serving older adults in the Ottawa region. We work with older adults living in our community to optimize their mental health and/or dementia with behaviour change. At GPCSO we strive to provide excellence in mental health care for seniors. We provide expertise and leadership in community geriatric psychiatry through holistic care to our clients and their circle of support, in collaboration with our partners.Our values are reflected in all levels of our organization, from dignity and compassion, to respecting diversity and lifelong learning.
GPCSO Case Management
Case managers are an integral part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team providing care to older adults. Visit our program page GPCSO for more information. If you are passionate about working with older adults and dedicated to providing the best care, we would like to get to know you!
What we offer
Competitive benefits program OR generous percentages in lieu of benefits and annual leave
Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
Wellness program and in office gyms
Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
Professional development and learning opportunities
Summary of the role
Reporting to the Executive Director, Case Managers are Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists,



or Social Workers. They provide assessment, treatment, and follow-up to seniors with mental health symptoms and/or dementia with responsive behaviours. We support clients and family/caregivers to address mental health care needs through short-term case management and collaboration with other senior-focused organizations to promote independence and well‑being.
Responsibilities of a case manager:
Conducts a comprehensive multi-dimensional psychosocial assessment of clients in their homes and develops a person-centred treatment plan.
Delivers interventions to:
Support self-management 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 Required:
Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor or Master's degree
Social Worker with a Master's degree
Registered Nurse
Member in good standing in a professional college (CNO, COTO, or OCSW&SSW;)
Driver's license and access to a reliable automobile
Preferred Bilingualism strong asset
Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric conditions affecting older adults
Knowledge of community resources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
GPCSO promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. GPCSO is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
All GPCSO employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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