Care Companion/Social Worker

Carease Health; Gastonia (NC); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Carease Health in NC seeks a compassionate Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team as a Care Companion/Social Worker. You will visit designated skilled nursing facilities, provide emotional support, and conduct resident assessments to identify psychosocial needs.

You will implement short-term therapy, document visit notes, and collaborate with psychiatric professionals, including a monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP, to ensure comprehensive care for residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s level education in social work, psychology, counseling or a related mental health field.
• Strong understanding of geriatric mental health, crisis management, and psychosocial support in long-term care settings.
• Excellent communication, documentation and relationship-building skills.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Communication skills

Documentation

Relationship-building

Geriatric mental health

Crisis management

Formation

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

Description du poste

Job Summary:

Carease Health - NC is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team as a Care Companion/Social Worker. In this rewarding role, you will provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities, making a direct impact on their lives.

About the Role:

As a Care Companion/Social Worker, you will visit designated facilities in accordance with your schedule, conducting assessments of residents to identify emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs. You will implement short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions to address immediate concerns, document visit notes, and maintain detailed records of interactions and interventions. You will also collaborate with psychiatric professionals to ensure comprehensive care, participating in a monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP.

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
• Flat salary
• Pick the day and hours that work for you!
• Paid trainingConstant support and guidance from our clinical team
• Matching 401k Plan

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