Hospice Bereavement Counselor LCSW

About the role

This full-time, hybrid role is based at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village, IL, within the Hospice Therapeutic Services department. The position involves providing individual and group behavioral health counseling, including grief therapy, using both virtual and on-site delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group behavioral health counseling, including grief therapy, using virtual and on-site delivery models.
• Conduct initial patient assessments, establish therapeutic goals, and continuously evaluate treatment progress and intervention effectiveness.
• Partner with patients, families, physicians, and community providers to deliver collaborative care and resource referrals from admission through discharge.
• Maintain thorough, confidential records of patient observations, treatment plans, and therapeutic outcomes.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential.
• Full-time, 40-hour hybrid role with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional evenings for groups.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration: One or more of the following required:

• Clinical Counselor credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (obtained prior to hire or transfer).
• Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (obtained prior to hire or transfer).
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (obtained prior to hire or transfer).
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (obtained prior to hire or transfer).
• Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (obtained prior to hire or transfer).

BLS Provider preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).

Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Pay

$63,363.30 - $92,668.83 per year

Schedule

Day shift, full time, Monday through Friday, with some evenings required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.