Care Companion/Social Worker

Apploi; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat salary

Paid training

Matching 401k Plan

Pick the day and hours that work for您你

Job summary

Carease Health - NC is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team as a Care Companion/Social Worker. You will support residents in skilled nursing facilities with emotional care, brief therapy and mental health assessments.

You will conduct assessments, implement short-term therapy, document interactions, and work with psychiatric professionals, including a monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP, to ensure comprehensive care for residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in social work, psychology, counseling, or a mental health field.
• Understanding geriatric mental health and crisis management in long-term care.
• Strong communication, documentation and relationship-building skills.
• Education: Associate Degree

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities as scheduled with supervisor.
• Assess residents to identify 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 and attend monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Documentation skills

Relationship-building

Education

Associate/Bachelor's/Master in Social Work or related field

Job description

Care Companion/Social Worker

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 training

• Constant support and guidance from our clinical team

• Matching 401k Plan