Care companion/ Social worker

Careasehealth; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat salary

Paid training

401k matching

Regular supervision with psychiatric/​

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Carease Health is seeking a compassionate Care Companion/Social Worker to join our Collaborative Care team. You will visit skilled nursing facilities to assess residents’ emotional and psychosocial needs, provide brief therapy, and document care interactions.

You'll collaborate with psychiatric professionals, participate in monthly clinical meetings, and benefit from paid training and ongoing supervision. The role emphasizes resident-centered care and professional growth within a supportive team.

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.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities to assess residents’ emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions.
• Document visit notes and maintain detailed records after each visit.
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals and participate in monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Relationship-building

Education

Social Work / Psychology / Counseling degree

Job description

Care Companion/Social Worker

At Carease Health - PA, we prioritize providing compassionate and comprehensive care to our patients. As a Care Companion/Social Worker, you will 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

As a Care Companion/Social Worker, you will be responsible for:

• Visiting designated facilities in accordance with your schedule to conduct assessments of residents and 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

• 1 year of experience

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

Carease Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team.