Mental health/ Care companion

Carease Health; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat salary

Flexible schedule—pick days/hours

Paid training

401k matching

Regular supervision

Job summary

Carease Health is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team in IL. You will offer emotional support, brief therapy, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities, helping older adults feel heard and supported in their environment.

This role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, short-term interventions, thorough documentation, and monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP.

Qualifications

• Education in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.
• Experience: at least 1 year in mental health.
• Geriatric mental health understanding.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

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 detailed records.
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals; monthly meetings with psychiatric NP.

Skills

Geriatric mental health

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Relationship-building

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work / Psychology / Counseling

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate degree in a mental health field

Job description

Job Summary

Carease Health - IL is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team. As a Mental Health/Care Companion, you will provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities. If you are passionate about making a direct impact on the lives of older adults, helping them feel heard, supported, and emotionally connected within their environment, this is the ideal role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities in accordance with the schedule set with your supervisor
• Conduct assessments of residents to identify emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs
• Implement short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions to address immediate concerns
• Document visit notes and maintain detailed records of interactions and interventions after each visit
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals to ensure comprehensive care, including participation in a monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP

Qualifications

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

Why Join Carease Health?

• Meaningful, resident-focused work in a supportive team environment
• Regular supervision and collaboration with psychiatric providers
• Professional growth opportunities through monthly clinical meetings and ongoing training
• Opportunity to bring comfort, connection, and care to residents who need it most
• Flat salary
• Pick the day and hours that work for you!
• Paid training
• Constant support and guidance from our clinical team
• Matching 401k Plan

About Carease Health

At Carease Health, we prioritize proactive measures for enhanced physical health and well-being. Our comprehensive preventative care program incorporates Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Chronic Care Management (CCM), and Collaborative Care Management (CoCM). We are dedicated to minimizing hospitalizations, elevating patient care standards, boosting CMS ratings, and increasing reimbursement for our facilities.

Are you ready to join a team that is changing the face of healthcare?