Care Companion/Social Worker
Job Title: Care Companion/Social Worker
Location: Sheboygan, WI
Company: Carease Health - WI
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider to join our Collaborative Care team at Carease Health - WI. As a Care Companion/Social Worker, you will provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities.
About the Role:
As a Care Companion/Social Worker, you will play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of older adults in skilled nursing facilities. You will conduct assessments to identify emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs, implement short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions to address immediate concerns, and document visit notes and maintain detailed records of interactions and interventions. You will also collaborate with psychiatric professionals to ensure comprehensive care and participate in monthly meetings 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:
• Associate's, 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 of $8,000 - $10,000 ANNUALLY
• Pick the day and hours that work for you! Approximately 6 hours per week during Monday-Friday, within regular 8-5 hours
• Paid training
• Constant support and guidance from our clinical team
If you are a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider looking for a rewarding career, apply to join our team today!
