Geriatric Social Worker - Part-Time, Flexible Hours

Carease Health; Gambrills (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat salary

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

Regular supervision

401k matching

Job summary

Carease Health - MD is seeking a Care Companion/Social Worker to support residents in skilled nursing facilities in Gambrills, MD. You will focus on emotional and psychosocial well-being, working within a collaborative care model to minimize hospitalizations and enhance quality of life.

Key duties include visiting facilities as scheduled, assessing needs, delivering short-term therapy, documenting interactions, and coordinating with psychiatric professionals, including a monthly NP meeting.

Qualifications

• Associates, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
• Understanding of geriatric mental health, crisis management, and psychosocial support in long-term care settings
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills
• 1 year of experience

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities as scheduled with supervisor
• Assess residents to identify emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs
• Implement short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions
• Document visit notes and maintain detailed records
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals, including monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Documentation

Relationship building

Crisis management

Education

Social Work / related field degree

Job description

Carease Health - MD is seeking a Care Companion/Social Worker to support residents in skilled nursing facilities in Gambrills, MD. You will focus on emotional and psychosocial well-being, working within a collaborative care model to minimize hospitalizations and enhance quality of life.

Key duties include visiting facilities as scheduled, assessing needs, delivering short-term therapy, documenting interactions, and coordinating with psychiatric professionals, including a monthly NP meeting.