Geriatric Mental Health Social Worker - Flexible Hours

Carease Health; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Regular supervision

Job summary

Carease Health is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team. You’ll visit designated facilities, provide brief therapy, and assess residents in skilled nursing facilities to support their emotional and psychosocial well-being.

Ideal candidates hold an Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a mental health field, with at least 1 year of experience and a strong focus on geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mental health field.
• Understanding of geriatric mental health and crisis management.
• Strong communication, documentation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience: 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities per supervisor schedule.
• Assess residents to identify emotional, cognitive, psychosocial needs.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions.
• Document visit notes and maintain records after each visit.
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals, including monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP.

Skills

Geriatric mental health

Crisis management

Documentation

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Associate/Bachelor/Master in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

Carease Health is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team. You’ll visit designated facilities, provide brief therapy, and assess residents in skilled nursing facilities to support their emotional and psychosocial well-being.

Ideal candidates hold an Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a mental health field, with at least 1 year of experience and a strong focus on geriatric care.