Social Work Care Companion

Carease Health; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Supervision with psychiatry

Growth opportunities

Impact on residents

Flat salary

Flexible schedule

Paid training

Clinical team support

401k plan

Job summary

Carease Health in Fall River, MA is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team. You will deliver emotional support, short-term therapy, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities.

This role focuses on improving emotional well-being for older adults with regular supervision and opportunities for ongoing training within a supportive clinical team.

Qualifications

• Experience with geriatric mental health and long-term care settings.
• Ability to assess emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Understanding crisis management in elder care.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities as scheduled with supervisor.
• Assess residents' emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions.
• Document visit notes and maintain records after each visit.
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals, including monthly meeting with psychiatric NP.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Crisis management

Documentation

Education

Associates, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling

Education: Associate Degree

Job description

Carease Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team. In this role, you’ll provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities.

This position is ideal for professionals who want to make a direct impact on the lives of older adults - helping them feel heard, supported, and emotionally connected within their environment.

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