Mental health/ Care companion

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

Mental Health/Care Companion

Laona, WI

Carease Health - WI

Join our compassionate team at Carease Health - WI and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults in skilled nursing facilities. As a Mental Health/Care Companion, you will provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in need.

About the Role:

As a member of our Collaborative Care team, you will work closely with psychiatric professionals to ensure comprehensive care for residents. Your comprehensive care will include:

• Conducting assessments of residents to identify emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs
• Implementing short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions to address immediate concerns
• Documenting visit notes and maintaining detailed records of interactions and interventions after each visit
• Collaborating with psychiatric professionals to ensure comprehensive care, including participation in a monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP

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

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

If you're a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a direct impact on the lives of older adults, join our team at Carease Health - WI.