Care companion/Social worker

Carease Health; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible schedule

Matching 401k Plan

Job summary

Carease Health in Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Care Companion/Social Worker to support older adults in skilled nursing facilities. You will conduct assessments, provide short-term therapy, and document visits, while coordinating with psychiatric providers to ensure integrated care.

The role emphasizes compassionate, resident-centered support, with supervision from a clinical team, paid training, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative care

Qualifications

• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Geriatric mental health knowledge and crisis management.
• Experience in long-term care settings and psychosocial support.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities for scheduled assessments with supervisor.
• Conduct assessments of residents' emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions.
• Document visit notes and maintain records of interactions and interventions.
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals and participate in monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Relationship-building

Education

Social Work/Psychology degree

Job description

Care Companion/Social Worker

Part-Time Opportunity with Carease Health - MA

At Carease Health - MA, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive preventative care programs that prioritize the overall well-being of our patients. As a Care Companion/Social Worker, you'll play a vital role in our Collaborative Care team, providing emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities.

About the Role:

We're seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to join our team. In this part-time role, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of older adults, helping them feel heard, supported, and emotionally connected within their environment. As a Care Companion/Social Worker, you'll be responsible for:

• Visiting designated facilities in accordance with your scheduled visits with your supervisor
• Conducting assessments of residents to identify emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs
• Implementing short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions to address immediate concerns
• Documenting visit notes and maintaining detailed records of interactions and interventions after each visit
• Collaborating with psychiatric professionals to ensure comprehensive care, including participation in a monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP

Requirements:

• 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