Social worker/ Care companion

Careasehealth; Paris (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat salary

Paid training

Regular supervision

401k Plan

Job summary

Carease Health in Paris, TN is seeking a Social Worker/Care Companion to support residents in skilled nursing facilities. The role focuses on emotional support, brief therapies, and mental health assessments within a Collaborative Care team.

You will visit facilities as scheduled, perform geriatric mental health evaluations, and provide short-term interventions while maintaining detailed records. Regular supervision and monthly psychiatry meetings are included.

Qualifications

• Degrees in social work, psychology, counseling or a mental health field.
• Geriatric mental health, crisis management, and psychosocial support in long-term care.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Education: Associate Degree.
• Experience: 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities on the schedule set 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 monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP.

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Crisis management

Relationship-building

Communication

Documentation

Job description

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Social Worker/Care Companion

Join Carease Health - TN in Paris, TN

As a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider, you'll play a vital role in our Collaborative Care team, providing emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities. If you're looking for a meaningful and fulfilling career, where you can make a direct impact on the lives of older adults, we encourage you to apply.

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