Care companion/Social worker

Carease Health; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat salary

Flexible schedule

Paid training

Clinical supervision

401k matching

Job summary

Carease Health in Maryville, TN is seeking a Care Companion/Social Worker to support older adults in skilled nursing facilities. You will provide emotional support, brief therapy, and mental health assessments, collaborating with psychiatric providers to ensure holistic care.

The role emphasizes person-centered, solution-focused interventions, thorough documentation, and participation in monthly clinical meetings, with a flexible, resident-focused schedule and paid training.

Qualifications

• Associates, Bachelor's, or Master's in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or another mental health-related field.
• Geriatric mental health knowledge and crisis management for long-term care.
• Strong communication and documentation skills; ability to build relationships.
• Experience: 1 year.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Relationship-building

Crisis management

Education

Social Work degree

Mental health field

Job description

Care Companion/Social Worker
Carease Health - TN, Maryville, TN

At Carease Health, we prioritize proactive measures for enhanced physical health and well-being by incorporating Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Chronic Care Management (CCM), and Collaborative Care Management (CoCM) into our comprehensive preventative care program. Care Companion/Social Worker is an integral part of our team, providing emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities.

About the Role:

As a Care Companion/Social Worker, you will play a vital role in making a direct impact on the lives of older adults. You will provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities. This position is ideal for professionals who want to make a difference and help residents 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

• 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