Mental Health / Care Companion

Job overview

The Mental Health / Care Companion role is onsite in Drums, PA, visiting designated skilled nursing facilities according to a supervisor-set schedule. Compensation is $5,000 per year. Carease Health’s Collaborative Care team supports older adults in long-term care settings. The role provides emotional support, brief therapeutic interventions, and mental health assessments to residents. It contributes to resident well-being by identifying psychosocial needs, documenting visits, and collaborating with psychiatric professionals, including a monthly meeting with the psychiatric nurse practitioner.

What you'll do

• Visit designated facilities according to the supervisor-set schedule
• assess residents’ emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs
• provide short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions
• document visit notes and interactions
• collaborate with psychiatric professionals and participate in a monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health care companion

drums pa

carease health

$5,000/year

older adult care

skilled nursing

psychosocial assessments

supportive interventions

care documentation

psychiatric collaboration

part-time

paid training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training, ongoing clinical support, professional growth opportunities, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Why this role

Part-time flexible schedule; paid training; regular supervision and collaboration with psychiatric providers; applicants need a related associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree and one year of experience.

About the employer

Carease Health - PA is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.