Social Work/Care Companion

Careasehealth; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat salary

Paid training

Regular supervision

401k matching

Job summary

Carease Health seeks a compassionate Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team, delivering emotional support, brief interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities.

Ideal candidates will have experience with geriatric mental health, crisis management, and collaboration with psychiatric professionals. This on-site role offers meaningful work with older adults and opportunities for ongoing training and supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Associate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or another mental health-related field.
• Understanding of geriatric mental health and crisis management in long-term care.
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities according to schedule with supervisor.
• Assess residents to identify emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions.

Skills

Crisis management

Geriatric care

Communication skills

Documentation

Relationship-building

Empathy

Education

Social Work/Psychology degree

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