Social worker/ Care companion

Careasehealth; Murrysville (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid training

Regular supervision

401k matching

Job summary

Carease Health is seeking a part-time Social Worker/Care Companion in Murrysville, PA to support residents in skilled nursing facilities with emotional support, brief therapy, and mental health assessments. You will work with the Collaborative Care team and coordinate with psychiatric providers to ensure comprehensive care.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, regular supervision, and ongoing training, with the flexibility to pick days and hours that fit your schedule and a paid training

Qualifications

• Understanding of geriatric mental health and psychosocial support in long-term care settings.
• Crisis management and short-term interventions.
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities to assess residents’ emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
• Implement 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

Geriatric mental health

Crisis management

Communication skills

Education

Social Work / Psychology / Counseling degree (AS/BS/MS)

Job description

Social Worker/Care Companion

Job Summary

Carease Health - PA, a leading provider of comprehensive preventative care programs, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team as a Social Worker/Care Companion in Murrysville, PA. In this part-time role, you will provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities in accordance with the schedule set with your supervisor to 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
• Pick the day and hours that work for you!
• Paid training
• Constant support and guidance from our clinical team
• Matching 401k Plan

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