Mental health/ Care companion

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health/Care Companion

Laona, WI

Carease Health - WI

Join our compassionate team at Carease Health - WI and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults in skilled nursing facilities. As a Mental Health/Care Companion, you will provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in need.

About the Role:

As a member of our Collaborative Care team, you will work closely with psychiatric professionals to ensure comprehensive care for residents. Your comprehensive care will include:

• 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 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

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're a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a direct impact on the lives of older adults, join our team at Carease Health - WI. Apply now to become a part of our collaborative care team!