Care Companion/Social Worker

Care Companion/Social Worker

Job Summary:

Carease Health - NC is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team as a Care Companion/Social Worker. In this rewarding role, you will provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities, making a direct impact on their lives.

About the Role:

As a Care Companion/Social Worker, you will visit designated facilities in accordance with your schedule, conducting assessments of residents to identify emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs. You will implement short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions to address immediate concerns, document visit notes, and maintain detailed records of interactions and interventions. You will also collaborate with psychiatric professionals to ensure comprehensive care, participating in a monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP.

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

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults and are dedicated to providing exceptional care, we encourage you to apply to this Care Companion/Social Worker role today! By joining our team, you will be part of a mission to prioritize proactive measures for enhanced physical health and well-being, minimizing hospitalizations and elevating patient care standards.