Geriatric Mental Health Companion | Flexible Schedule

Careasehealth; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat salary

Paid training

Pick the day and hours that work for您!

Regular supervision

Job summary

Carease Health - WI in Laona, WI is seeking a Mental Health/Care Companion to provide emotional support and brief therapeutic interventions to residents in skilled nursing facilities. You will work with the Collaborative Care team to ensure comprehensive geriatric mental health care.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering short-term therapy, documenting visits, and attending monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP; the role offers paid training, supervision, and the chance

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related mental health field.
• Understanding of geriatric mental health and crisis management in long-term care settings.
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities as scheduled with supervisor.
• Conduct assessments of residents' emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Relationship-building

Education

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

Job description

Carease Health - WI in Laona, WI is seeking a Mental Health/Care Companion to provide emotional support and brief therapeutic interventions to residents in skilled nursing facilities. You will work with the Collaborative Care team to ensure comprehensive geriatric mental health care.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering short-term therapy, documenting visits, and attending monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP; the role offers paid training, supervision, and the chance