Care companion/ Social worker

Carease Health; Cromwell Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

Regular supervision and collaboration

Monthly clinical meetings and ongoing/

Matching 401k Plan

Job summary

Carease Health is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Provider to serve as a Care Companion/Social Worker in our Pennsylvania skilled nursing facilities. You’ll perform emotional support, brief therapy, and mental health assessments for residents, helping them feel heard and connected.

Visit facilities per schedule, assess needs, provide short-term interventions, document notes, and collaborate with psychiatric professionals, including monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work/psychology/counseling or related mental health field
• Experience in geriatric mental health or long-term care
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to build relationships with residents and families
• Education: Associate Degree
• Experience: 1 year

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities per schedule with supervisor
• Assess residents' emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs
• Provide short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions
• Document visit notes and maintain records
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals, including monthly meeting with psychiatric NP

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Documentation

Geriatric mental health

Education

Social work/psychology/counseling degree

Job description

Care Companion/Social Worker
Carease Health - PA, Orbisonia, PA

Join Our Collaborative Care Team

At Carease Health, we prioritize proactive measures for enhanced physical health and well-being through our comprehensive preventative care program. We're seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities. As a Care Companion/Social Worker, you'll play a crucial role in helping older adults feel heard, supported, and emotionally connected within their environment.

Key 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

Qualifications:

• Associates, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or another mental health–related field

• Understanding of geriatric mental health, crisis management, and psychosocial support in long-term care settings

• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills

• Education: Associate Degree

• Experience: 1 year

Why Join Carease Health?

• Meaningful, resident-focused work in a supportive team environment

• Regular supervision and collaboration with psychiatric providers

• Professional growth opportunities through monthly clinical meetings and ongoing training

• Opportunity to bring comfort, connection, and care to residents who need it most

• Flexible scheduling: Pick the day and hours that work for you!

• Paid training: Dive into our comprehensive training program and become a confident and effective Care Companion/Social Worker

• Constant support and guidance: Our clinical team is always available to support you

• Matching 401k Plan: Take control of your financial future