Care Companion/Social Worker

Careasehealth; Texas; Sur place; USD 48 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid training

Matching 401k Plan

Résumé du poste

Carease Health in Fort Bend County, TX is seeking a compassionate Care Companion/Social Worker to join our Collaborative Care team. You will provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities.

The role emphasizes geriatric mental health, coordination with psychiatric professionals, and ongoing supervision. The position offers a stable salary and flexibility to choose days and hours that fit your schedule.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related mental health field.
• Understanding of geriatric mental health in long-term care settings.
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Geriatric mental health understanding

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Crisis management

Formation

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

Description du poste

Care Companion/Social Worker

Job Summary:

Carease Health - TX is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team in Fort Bend County, TX. 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 opportunity for professionals who want to make a direct impact on the lives of older adults and help 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
• 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 trainingOpportunity 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