Geriatric Social Worker - Flexible Hours, Paid Training

Carease Health; Chickasaw Heights (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat salary

Pick the day and hours that work for你u

Paid training

Matching 401k Plan

Regular supervision with clinical team

Job summary

Carease Health in Paris, TN seeks a compassionate Social Worker/Care Companion to support residents in skilled nursing facilities. You will provide emotional support, brief therapy, and mental health assessments as part of a Collaborative Care team.

Visit facilities, assess needs, document interactions, and collaborate with psychiatric professionals. Aimed at improving residents' well-being with a resident-focused approach.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities according to 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 and participate in monthly NP meetings.

Skills

Geriatric mental health

Crisis management

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Associate/Bachelor/Master in Social Work or related field

Job description

Carease Health in Paris, TN seeks a compassionate Social Worker/Care Companion to support residents in skilled nursing facilities. You will provide emotional support, brief therapy, and mental health assessments as part of a Collaborative Care team.

Visit facilities, assess needs, document interactions, and collaborate with psychiatric professionals. Aimed at improving residents' well-being with a resident-focused approach.