Geriatric Care Companion - Flexible Hours & Impact

Careasehealth; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Matching 401k Plan

Flexible hours

Job summary

Carease Health in Mattoon, IL is seeking a compassionate Care Companion/Social Worker to join our Collaborative Care team. You will provide emotional support, brief therapy, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities, helping them feel heard and connected.

This role partners with psychiatric providers, requires engaging residents, documenting visits, and delivering short-term interventions.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree
• Experience: 1 year
• 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

Responsibilities

• Visit facilities as scheduled to assess residents' emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs
• Provide short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions
• Document visit notes and maintain detailed records of interactions and interventions
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals, including monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP
• Coordinate care within the Collaborative Care team

Skills

Emotional support

Short-term therapy

Assessment skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate/Bachelor/Master in Social Work or related field

Job description

Carease Health in Mattoon, IL is seeking a compassionate Care Companion/Social Worker to join our Collaborative Care team. You will provide emotional support, brief therapy, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities, helping them feel heard and connected.

This role partners with psychiatric providers, requires engaging residents, documenting visits, and delivering short-term interventions.