Social Work/Care Comapnion

Carease Health; Marion Center (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401k Plan

Paid training

Flat salary structure with flexible”

Job summary

Carease Health in Hillsdale, PA seeks a compassionate Mental Health Provider to support residents in skilled nursing facilities. You will deliver emotional support, brief therapy, and mental health assessments, integrating RPM, CCM, and CoCM into a preventative care program.

Visit facilities, assess needs, and document outcomes while collaborating with psychiatric professionals to ensure comprehensive care for residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field.
• Experience or understanding of geriatric mental health and care in long-term settings.
• Strong communication, documentation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities according to the schedule with your supervisor.
• Assess residents to identify emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions.
• Document visit notes and maintain detailed records after each visit.
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals, including a monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Relationship-building

Geriatric mental health understanding

Crisis management

Education

Social Work / Psychology degree

Job description

Social Work/Care Companion

Join Carease Health - PA in Hillsdale, PA

As a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider, you'll provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities. At Carease Health, we prioritize proactive measures for enhanced physical health and well-being, incorporating Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Chronic Care Management (CCM), and Collaborative Care Management (CoCM) into our comprehensive preventative care program.

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

• Competitive benefits package, including

  • Matching 401k Plan

  • Paid training

  • Flat salary structure with flexible scheduling options