Care Companion/ Social Worker

Carease Health; Five Points (PA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Regular supervision

Matching 401k Plan

Job summary

Carease Health is seeking a part-time Care Companion/Social Worker to support elderly clients in skilled nursing facilities in Greenville, PA. You will visit facilities, assess residents, and provide short-term therapy and supportive interventions to address emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities include documenting notes, collaborating with psychiatric professionals, and maintaining detailed records.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of geriatric mental health and crisis management.
• Experience in long-term care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities as scheduled with supervisor.
• Assess residents’ emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions.
• Document visit notes and maintain detailed records after each visit.
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals including monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Relationship-building

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Care Companion/Social Worker

Part-Time

At Carease Health, we prioritize the well-being of our elderly clients in skilled nursing facilities, providing emotional support and mental health services to improve their quality of life. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team in Greenville, PA.

Job Summary

As a Care Companion/Social Worker, you will be responsible for visiting designated facilities, conducting assessments, and implementing short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions to address the emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs of our clients. You will also document visit notes, maintain detailed records, and collaborate with psychiatric professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

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

• Pick the day and hours that work for you! Approximately 23 hours per week during Monday-Friday, within regular 8-5 hours

• Paid training

• Constant support and guidance from our clinical team

• Matching 401k Plan

Salary: $31,000 - $33,000 ANNUALLY