Social Work/Care Companion

Carease Health; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat salary

Pick the day/hour schedule that works

Paid training

Clinical team support and supervision

Matching 401k Plan

Job summary

Carease Health seeks a compassionate Social Work/Care Companion to support older adults in skilled nursing facilities. This part-time role focuses on emotional support, brief therapy, and mental health assessments within a Collaborative Care framework.

You will visit facilities, assess needs, and provide short-term interventions while collaborating with psychiatric professionals to ensure holistic care. A supportive team offers supervision and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Associates, Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Understanding of geriatric mental health and crisis management in long-term care.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

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 detailed records of interactions and interventions.
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals, including monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation

Relationship-building

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's in Social Work or related field

Job description

Social Work/Care Companion

Join Carease Health and Make a Meaningful Impact on the Lives of Older Adults

At Carease Health - MI, we're dedicated to delivering comprehensive preventative care programs that prioritize proactive measures for enhanced physical and mental health. Our innovative approach combines Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Chronic Care Management (CCM), and Collaborative Care Management (CoCM) to minimize hospitalizations, elevate patient care standards, and boost CMS ratings.

About the Role: Social Work/Care Companion

We're seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team. As a Social Work/Care Companion, you'll provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities. This PART_TIME role offers a unique opportunity 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 scheduled 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