Social Worker (BSW) - Geriatric Psychiatric Service (Perm.Full-time)

Hawkesbury and District General Hospital; Hawkesbury; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkesbury and District General Hospital in Ontario is seeking a Social Worker (BSW) for the Geriatric Psychiatric Service. The role is full-time, hybrid, and focuses on coordinating care for older adults across hospital and community settings.

The successful candidate will provide interventions, family support, and education to patients, caregivers, and community partners, with an emphasis on dementia care, Behavior Supports Ontario practices, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work with active Ontario registration.
• 3 years of recent geriatric population experience.
• Fluently bilingual in verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of Behavior Supports Ontario initiatives and dementia care is a plus.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and provide case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide liaison services to support return home after hospitalization.
• Deliver intervention and support to clients and families/caregivers.
• Participate in community education and training for staff and caregivers.
• Travel to clients' home and community settings as needed.
• Organize schedules and manage appointments with autonomy and clinical judgment.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Case management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Social Work

Professional registration in Ontario

Job description

Social Worker (BSW) - Geriatric Psychiatric Service (Perm.Full-time)

Requisition Number: SOCIA001077

• Posted : September 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $41.24 CAD to $53.47 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The social worker is part of an interdisciplinary team and is accountable to the clinical manager of the Geriatric Psychiatric Service. This professional is expected to provide services aligning with the “Behavior Supports Ontario” initiatives in the community. He/she provides liaison services to facilitate clients’ return to their home following hospitalization. The social worker will provide intervention and support services to the clients and their families and/or caregivers. The social worker also has a consultative and education/teaching role in the community such as day programs, staff in senior residences, natural caregivers, as well as the community at large. The social worker is expected to be mobile and visit clientele in their settings. This professional must have the ability to organize and manage their schedules and appointments in order to respond to demand in due time, as well as the autonomy and clinical judgment to assess and prioritize received requests from various sources.

HOURS OF WORK:
Full-time Regular – 1.0 FTE

SALARY:
Salary of BSW as per O.P.S.E.U. Collective Agreement

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor degree in Social Work
• Member in good standing with College or Professional Association in Ontario.
• 3 years of recent experience with the geriatric population.
• Must be fluently bilingual in verbal and writing
• In-depth knowledge of mental health issues and psychiatric diagnoses, as well as best practices in these areas
• Experience in case management and system navigation is an asset.
• Experience in psychoeducation, teaching or coaching colleagues is an asset
• Ability to document clinical interventions clearly, following HGH approved documentation policies and procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle.
• Willingness to travel and work in various rural settings/environments: home settings, retirement homes, acute care hospitals.
• In-depth knowledge of dementias and other mental health/cognitive disorders in seniors.
• In-depth knowledge of behavior issues related to dementia and other cognitive disorders.
• Knowledge of geriatric assessment and best practices.
• Knowledge of the Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA).
• Enhanced knowledge of family and caregiver needs.
• Competency in delivering support/assistance through education and behavior modification.
• Demonstrated knowledge and best practices in dementia and other cognitive losses, delirium, and their impact on individuals, their families and caregivers.
• Good problem solving ability as well a clinical judgment, good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good capacity to work in an interdisciplinary team.

*To support a fair and inclusive hiring process, this posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applications has been received. | 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