Care companion/Social worker

Careasehealth; Maryville (TN); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flat salary

Pick the day and hours that work for你!

Paid training

Regular supervision

Matching 401k Plan

Résumé du poste

Carease Health in Maryville, TN seeks a Care Companion/Social Worker to support residents in skilled nursing facilities. You will provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments as part of RPM/CCM/CoCM care programs.

You will visit facilities on schedule, assess emotional and psychosocial needs, perform short-term therapy, and document interactions. Collaboration with psychiatric providers and ongoing training are available.

Qualifications

• Associates, Bachelor's, or Master's in Social Work or related field.
• Geriatric mental health and long-term care experience.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a related role.

Responsabilités

• Visit designated facilities per schedule.
• Assess emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs of residents.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions.
• Document visit notes and maintain records after each visit.
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals in monthly meetings.

Connaissances

Emotional support

Therapy techniques

Mental health assessment

Crisis management

Communication skills

Documentation

Relationship-building

Geriatric care

1 year experience

Formation

SW/Related degree

Description du poste

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