Care Companion/ Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Care Companion/Social Worker (Part-time)

Join our team at Carease Health - WI , a leader in delivering comprehensive preventative care programs to skilled nursing facilities. As a Care Companion/Social Worker, you will be a vital part of our Collaborative Care team, providing emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in need.

About the Role

As a Care Companion/Social Worker , you will be responsible for:

• 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

Key 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

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role

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 of $7,000 - $9,000 annually

• Flexible scheduling : Pick the day and hours that work for you! Approximately 5.5 hours per week during Monday-Friday, within regular 8-5 hours

• Paid training and constant support and guidance from our clinical team

• Matching 401k Plan

If you are a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider looking for a role that makes a direct impact on the lives of older adults, we encourage you to apply to this extraordinary opportunity. Join our team today and help us reach out with empathy and understanding to those who need it most.