Care Companion/Social Worker

Careasehealth; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

401k Plan (matching)

Flexible hours

Regular supervision with psychiatry

Job summary

Carease Health - NJ is seeking a compassionate Care Companion/Social Worker to support residents in skilled nursing facilities. You will provide emotional support, brief therapy, and mental health assessments within a collaborative Care Team.

Join a team that emphasizes proactive care, regular supervision with psychiatric providers, and ongoing training. Flexible scheduling and meaningful, resident-centered work are offered.

Qualifications

• Associates, Bachelor's, or Master's in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or another mental health-related field.
• Geriatric mental health and crisis management experience.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities on schedule.
• Assess residents' emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
• Provide short-term therapy and supportive interventions.
• Document visit notes and maintain records.
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals and attend monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP.

Skills

Social Work

Geriatric Mental Health

Crisis Management

Strong Communication

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

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!