Geriatric Mental Health Care Companion – Flexible Hours

Carease Health; Cold Spring (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid training

Clinical support

401k matching

Job summary

Carease Health is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team as a Care Companion. You will offer emotional support, brief therapy, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities, positively impacting older adults’ lives.

You will visit facilities on a set schedule, conduct assessments, deliver short-term therapy, and document interactions. Collaboration with psychiatric professionals and monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP

Qualifications

• Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field.
• Geriatric mental health understanding and crisis management.
• Strong communication, documentation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience: 1 year in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities per supervisor schedule.
• 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 and attend monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Relationship building

Geriatric mental health

Education

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

Job description

Carease Health is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team as a Care Companion. You will offer emotional support, brief therapy, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities, positively impacting older adults’ lives.

You will visit facilities on a set schedule, conduct assessments, deliver short-term therapy, and document interactions. Collaboration with psychiatric professionals and monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP