Mental health/ Care companion
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About the job
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!
From Carease Health - WI's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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