Social worker/ Care companion

Carease Health; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat salary

Paid training

Flexible schedule

401k plan

Regular supervision

Job summary

Carease Health in Pottstown, PA is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team as a Social Worker/Care Companion. You will visit skilled nursing facilities to support residents with emotional and psychosocial needs.

The role includes conducting assessments, delivering short-term therapy, documenting visits, and coordinating with psychiatric professionals. Regular supervision and ongoing training are provided, with a flat salary and flexible day hours.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
• Understanding of geriatric mental health in long-term care settings
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities per schedule with supervisor
• Assess residents for emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs
• Provide short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions
• Document visit notes and maintain records after each visit
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals in monthly meetings

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Documentation

Care coordination

Education

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

Geriatric mental health knowledge

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Care coordination software

Job description

Carease Health - PA
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team at

Social Worker/Care Companion
Pottstown, 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