Part-Time Geriatric Social Worker & Care Companion

Apploi; Dallas (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat salary

Pick days and hours

Paid training

401k Plan

Job summary

Carease Health in PA is seeking a Social Worker/Care Companion (Part Time) to join our Collaborative Care team. You will provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities.

Visit designated facilities, assess residents’ emotional and psychosocial needs, and implement short-term therapy. Document visit notes and collaborate with psychiatric professionals, including a monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field.
• Understanding of geriatric mental health and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities in accordance with the schedule with your supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Relationship-building

Geriatric mental health awareness

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Carease Health in PA is seeking a Social Worker/Care Companion (Part Time) to join our Collaborative Care team. You will provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities.

Visit designated facilities, assess residents’ emotional and psychosocial needs, and implement short-term therapy. Document visit notes and collaborate with psychiatric professionals, including a monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP.