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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 131 posted behavioral health roles in Toronto, Ontario rates. This role sits in the 46th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 3% below the Toronto, Ontario median for behavioral health roles.
The Psychogeriatric Specialist provides psychosocial assessments, intensive case management, and counseling to older adults with mental health, addiction, and cognitive issues. The role also involves caregiver support, community outreach, and coordinating care between hospitals and community resources.
Competition # 2026-329-CC Psychogeriatric Specialist (2026-329-CC) Employment Type: Casual, Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy) Work Hours: 20 hours/week Work Setting: Hybrid - Opportunity to work remotely after orientation & training period Salary: $33.58/hour Application Deadline: September 08, 2026, at 11:59pm
Who We Are
WoodGreen is a team of diverse and innovative change makers working together to make a difference in our communities. A United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record and an entrepreneurial mindset, we continuously seek to develop solutions to critical social needs while striving to become a Centre for Equity. Visit www.woodgreen.org to learn more about who we are and to review our Equity Statement. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve. We encourage, and are pleased to consider, applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, women/women identifying, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who contribute towards promoting innovative ideas and solutions. Program Overview – Community Care, Mental Health & Addictions This position supports the Social Work and Full Circle teams and reports to the Manager, Caregiver Wellness & Senior supports. The position 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. The incumbent of this position is further responsible for caregiver intervention and support, community outreach, provision of drop-in social work services as well as client accompaniment for medical appointments.
What You Will Do Perform psychosocial and/or psychological and geriatric assessments.
Develop and implement service plan and/or coordinated care plans.
Provide service/care co-ordination, system navigation, short-term and longer-term planning and follow-up support.
Provide case management services to clients over a specified period of time, through the development and implementation of a care plan to address their priority and emerging needs.
Provide clinical and/or supportive counseling to clients utilizing a wide range of therapeutic approaches that best meet the clients’ needs and circumstances.
Provide preliminary assessment of risk in crisis situations, consult and devise an intervention and action plan, and provide crisis intervention.
Provide crisis intervention and practical assistance to clients and/or family or caregivers as required in homes and community settings.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) or a graduate degree in a relevant field and be a Registered Social Worker (R.S.W.) in Ontario. A minimum of 3 years of experience in mental health, geriatrics, or social work is required.
postgraduate degree
Documentation
Advocacy
Interpersonal skills
Community outreach
Case management
Trauma-informed care
Crisis intervention
Mental health support
Group facilitation
Service coordination
Harm reduction
Geriatric care
Psychosocial assessment
System navigation
Addiction counseling
Caregiver support
Posting details
Employment type
Temporary
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$34 - CA$34/hr
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Posted
Aug 27, 2026
Closes
Nov 25, 2026
Application
Employer website
Participate in case conferences and clinical meetings in order to ensure the coordination of services and a continuum of care.
Provide advocacy support and advocate with clients and/or their family or caregivers.
Provide coordination between hospitals, service professionals and other referral sources to support clients and facilitate smooth transitions between hospital and community.
Provide accompaniment to medical appointments as required.
Link clients and/or their family or caregivers to various community resources, and facilitates appropriate referrals to other community support services as required.
Facilitate or lead therapeutic/support groups as required.
Provide client support through social work drop-in clinics.
Work flexible hours based on the needs of the clients and/or their family or caregivers.
Provide service that is responsive, culturally and linguistically sensitive to the individual and caregivers needs.
Engage in ongoing outreach to ensure access to the program.
Collaborate with community agencies to organize joint health promotion clinics/workshops, when possible.
Keep current about the range of services available in other agencies.
Maintain a client caseload as assigned by program manager, plan for and execute discharges in a time-sensitive manner.
Participate in ongoing training and education.
Participate in supervision sessions and annual performance appraisals with program manager.
Maintain appropriate records and documentation in a timely manner and collect statistical data required for the accountability of the program.
Uphold and consistently incorporates into practice harm reduction, trauma-informed, anti-racism and anti-oppressive principles.
Perform other duties as assigned by program manager.
What You Bring to the Team Masters of Social Work (M.S.W.) or graduate degree in a relevant field.
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.
Personal knowledge and lived experience of issues that affect communities and populations served by WoodGreen is a strong asset.
What Will Set You Apart 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.
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 determinant 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.
WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer.
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 at careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required.
Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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Market context
Behavioral health roles remain in steady demand
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.
