Care companion/ Social worker

Careasehealth; Neptune Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat salary

Flexible schedule

Paid training

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Carease Health - NJ seeks 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.

This on-site role offers regular supervision, monthly clinical meetings, and opportunities for growth while helping older adults feel heard, supported, and emotionally connected in their daily environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related mental health field.
• Understanding of geriatric mental health and crisis management in long-term care.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Minimum 1 year of mental health care experience.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities as scheduled
• Assess residents' emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs
• Provide short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions
• Document visit notes and maintain records
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals in monthly meetings

Skills

Empathy for residents

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Care Companion/Social Worker
Location: Tinton Falls, NJ
Company: Carease Health - NJ

Job Summary:

Carease Health - NJ is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team. 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 role for professionals who want to make a direct impact on the lives of older adults, helping 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
• 1 year of experience in mental health care

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