Social Worker/ Care Companion

Social Worker/Care Companion

Job Location: Cambridge, MD

Company Name: Carease Health - MD

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Provider looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of older adults? Do you want to work in a supportive team environment, providing emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities? If so, we encourage you to apply for our Social Worker/Care Companion position!

About the Role:

As a Social Worker/Care Companion, you will work in collaboration with our experienced clinical team to provide comprehensive care to residents in skilled nursing facilities. Your focus will be on providing emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to identify and address the emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs of our residents. You will work closely 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:

• 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: $22,000 - $24,000 annually

• Location: 520 Glenburn Ave, Cambridge, MD 21613

• Part-time schedule: approximately 15 hours per week during Monday-Friday, within regular 8-5 hours

• Paid training

• Constant support and guidance from our clinical team

• Matching 401k Plan

If you are passionate about providing compassionate care to older adults and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this role!