Care Companion for Seniors — Flexible Schedule & Impact

Carease Health; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pick the day and hours that work for你u

Paid training

Constant support and guidance from our

Matching 401k Plan

Job summary

Carease Health in Mattoon, IL, seeks a Care Companion/Social Worker to provide emotional support, brief therapy, and mental health assessments for residents in skilled nursing facilities. You will collaborate with psychiatric providers to ensure comprehensive care and participate in monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate Degree (or higher) in Social Work or related field, have geriatric mental health experience, and strong communication and documentation

Qualifications

• Associates, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Understanding of geriatric mental health and crisis management in long-term care.
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Education: Associate Degree

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities in accordance with the schedule set with your supervisor.
• Conduct assessments of residents to identify emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
• Implement short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions to address immediate concerns.
• Document visit notes and maintain detailed records of interactions and interventions after each visit.
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals to ensure comprehensive care, including participation in a monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP.

Skills

Social work

Geriatric mental health

Crisis management

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Relationship-building

Education

Associate Degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work / Psychology / Counseling

Job description

Carease Health in Mattoon, IL, seeks a Care Companion/Social Worker to provide emotional support, brief therapy, and mental health assessments for residents in skilled nursing facilities. You will collaborate with psychiatric providers to ensure comprehensive care and participate in monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate Degree (or higher) in Social Work or related field, have geriatric mental health experience, and strong communication and documentation