Mental health/ Care companion
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Pennsylvania
2 open- $9,000/yr
Canonsburg, PA (opens on this page)
Part Time · Posted 1w ago
- $9,000/yr
Canonsburg, PA (opens on this page)
Part Time · Posted 2w ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open caregiver jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $16.50 an hour, the middle half $15–$17.50, across 716 jobs that state their pay. Caregivers employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $14.14 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What Pennsylvania requires of a caregiver
Pennsylvania issues no caregiver credential of its own, by its own rules.
- Before assignment, a direct care worker must hold a Pennsylvania nurse's license, pass the agency's competency exam, or complete a qualifying training program (agency-developed, a 42 CFR 484.36 home health aide program, the state nurse aide program, or a Medicaid waiver program's training); personal care work adds topics such as bathing, transfers, feeding and toileting.
- Staying active: The agency reviews each worker's competency at least once a year.
Mental health and social work jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 25.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 76.7%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.62x · Clicks 36
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 63.8% · Stating an hourly rate 45.7%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Mental health and social work jobs
About the job
Mental Health/Care Companion (PART_TIME)
Join Carease Health - PA , a leading provider of comprehensive preventative care, in our mission to prioritize proactive measures for enhanced physical health and well-being. Our innovative approach incorporates Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Chronic Care Management (CCM), and Collaborative Care Management (CoCM) to minimize hospitalizations and elevate patient care standards.
About the Role
As a Mental Health/Care Companion, you will provide emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents in skilled nursing facilities. This is an ideal opportunity for professionals who want to make a direct impact on the lives of older adults, helping them feel heard, supported, and emotionally connected within their environment.
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 share our passion for delivering exceptional care and are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of older adults, apply to become a Mental Health/Care Companion at Carease Health - PA today!
From Carease Health - PA's job posting for Canonsburg, PA, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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