Care Companion/Social Worker

Carease Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid training

Regular supervision with psychiatric团队

Monthly clinical meetings

Matching 401k Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Carease Health in Voorhees Township, NJ, is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Provider to join its Collaborative Care team as a Care Companion/Social Worker. You will support residents in skilled nursing facilities with emotional support, brief therapy, and mental health assessments, aiding older adults to feel heard and connected in their environment.

The role offers supervision with psychiatric providers, ongoing training, and opportunities to grow professionally within a resident-focused

Formación

• Associates, Bachelor's, or Master's in social work or mental health field.
• Geriatric mental health and long-term care crisis management.
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsabilidades

• Visit facilities as scheduled to support residents.
• Assess residents' emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
• Provide brief therapy and supportive interventions.
• Document notes and maintain records after visits.
• Collaborate with psychiatric providers; attend monthly meeting with psychiatric NP.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Documentation

Relationship-building

Educación

Associates, Bachelor's, or Master's in Social Work/related mental health field

Descripción del empleo

Care Companion/Social Worker

Voorhees Township, NJ

At Carease Health - NJ, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive preventative care programs that prioritize proactive measures for enhanced physical health and well-being. Our unique approach combines Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Chronic Care Management (CCM), and Collaborative Care Management (CoCM) to minimize hospitalizations and elevate patient care standards.

Job Summary

We're seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team. As a Care Companion/Social Worker, you'll provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities. If you're passionate about making a direct impact on the lives of older adults, helping them feel heard, supported, and emotionally connected within their environment, this role is ideal for you.

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 training
• Opportunity to bring comfort, connection, and care to residents who need it most
• Flexibility: Pick the day and hours that work for you!
• Paid training
• Constant support and guidance from our clinical team
• Matching 401k Plan

Join our team today and make a difference in the lives of older adults!