Care Companion/Social Worker

Carease Health; Fulshear (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat salary

Flexible schedule

Paid training

Regular supervision

401k with matching

Team collaboration

Job summary

Carease Health, based in Texas, is seeking a Care Companion/Social Worker to join our Collaborative Care team. You will visit skilled nursing facilities to support older adults with emotional needs and provide brief therapy and assessments.

The role emphasizes resident-centered care, collaboration with psychiatric professionals, and ongoing training within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Geriatric mental health knowledge is preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities as scheduled with your 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

Compassionate care

Communication

Documentation

Relationship building

Education

Social Work / Psychology degree

Associate Degree

Job description

Care Companion/Social Worker

Job Summary:

Carease Health - TX is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team in Fort Bend County, TX. As a Care Companion/Social Worker, you will provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities. This is an ideal opportunity for professionals who want to make a direct impact on the lives of older adults and help them 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 trainingOpportunity to bring comfort, connection, and care to residents who need it most
• Flat salary
• Pick the day and hours that work for you!
• Paid training
• Constant support and guidance from our clinical team
• Matching 401k Plan