Social worker/ Care companion

Apploi; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat salary

Flexible schedule

Paid training

401k plan with matching

Job summary

Carease Health - PA in Pottstown, PA is seeking a compassionate Social Worker/Care Companion to support residents in skilled nursing facilities with emotional support and brief therapeutic interventions. You will conduct assessments, provide short-term therapy, document visit notes, and collaborate with psychiatric professionals, including participating in monthly meetings with the psychiatric NP.

This role offers a flat salary, paid training, flexible days and hours, and ongoing supervision

Qualifications

• Associates, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or another mental health–related field.
• Geriatric mental health knowledge and crisis management in long-term care.
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
• 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities as scheduled with 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.
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals and participate in monthly NP meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Relationship-building

Crisis management

Education

Social Work / Psychology degree

Job description

Social Worker/Care Companion
Pottstown, PA

Carease Health - PA
Carease Health - PA

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team at Carease Health - PA. As a Social Worker/Care Companion, you will provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities.

About the Role

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for:

• Visiting designated facilities in accordance with a schedule set with your supervisor
• Conducting assessments of residents to identify emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs
• Implementing short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions to address immediate concerns
• Documenting visit notes and maintaining detailed records of interactions and interventions after each visit
• Collaborating with psychiatric professionals to ensure comprehensive care, including participation in a monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP

Requirements

• 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
• 1 year of experience

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