Bereavement Counselor

About the role

Hospice of Marion, a part of Empath Health, seeks a Bereavement Counselor to support individuals and families through their most challenging times. Since 1983, Hospice of Marion County has provided compassionate, expert end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an accurate system for identifying bereavement cases needing services and a tracking system for monitoring planned follow-up, adhering to the bereavement standards for timeliness of client contact.
• Performs a comprehensive bereavement assessment in collaboration with the IDT and develops a plan of care for those Hospice family or friends who are in need of bereavement services.
• Educates team and counselors about bereavement standards of practice and documentation in the area of bereavement and serves as an educational and training resource within the agency for staff on the subject of grief and loss.
• Provides support and ongoing education of bereavement volunteers including training, orientation, assigning and monitoring of assignments and documentation.
• Collaborates with designated bereavement volunteer coordinator as needed.
• Conducts bereavement support groups at a minimum of twice a year for the community.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (MSW, M.A. or MDiv) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Or Graduate theological education from an accredited institution of higher learning or accepted equivalency from certifying body.
• Minimum of 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education, 4 units preferred.
• Board Certification from one of the established accrediting bodies for professional chaplaincy such as APC, NACC, NAJC and SCA preferred. Certified eligible with a commitment to complete the certification process within two years of employment.
• Licensure: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or licensed eligible and actively seeking Florida licensure.
• Valid Florida State Driver’s License.
• Continuing Education: As required for licensure.
• Two (2) years paid experience in Social Work/Counseling position with an emphasis on bereavement preferred.
• Must have excellent skills in assessment, communication, organizational ability, self-motivation and technology.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion.
• Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.

Skills

• Excellent skills in assessment, communication, organizational ability, self-motivation and technology.

Benefits

Empath Health offers competitive pay, benefits & wellness, industry-leading PTO, grow your career, make a difference, and a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

Pay

Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Schedule

Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.

Benefits

Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.

Make a Difference

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.