Hospice Bereavement Counselor

About the Role

Join Care Initiatives Hospice as a Spiritual Care and Bereavement Counselor, where you'll provide comprehensive care that truly matters. Our counselors go above and beyond by meeting patients and families where they feel most comfortable—whether at home, a long-term care community, assisted living residence, or hospital. This personalized approach ensures tailored care that meets their unique needs.

At Care Initiatives Hospice, we embrace a holistic approach, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those facing life-limiting illnesses. Working closely with family members and caregivers, we foster a collaborative environment to honor the needs and wishes of our patients and their loved ones.

Responsibilities

• Arrange for or provide counseling to meet the spiritual needs of patients, families, and caregivers in a manner consistent with their beliefs and desires.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of the patient, family, and caregiver’s spiritual needs.
• Complete bereavement risk assessments of the patient, family, and caregiver and determine bereavement needs.
• Identify appropriate spiritual and bereavement interventions and goals for the patient’s care plan.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in the development of the patient care plan.
• Ensure services provided are in accordance with the patient’s acceptance of these services and the patient’s care plan.

Requirements

• Master of Divinity Degree from an accredited seminary; and ordination (if the particular religious group practices ordination) or licensure (if the religion practices licensure in lieu of ordination); and endorsed and in good standing from the ecclesiastical governing body.
• OR Baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and supervised by an MSW.
• OR Baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, counseling, or another field related to pastoral care, grief services, or counseling.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a highly competitive wage.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO.
• Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring friends.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company-paid training and education.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no waiting for payday.