Bereavement Counseling Professional

Ohio s Hospice Inc•Newark, OH

About The Position

Demonstrates compassion helping both adults and children of all ages with their mental, physical, and emotional health with supportive counseling, grief education and advocacy. Things You Need to Know about the Bereavement Counseling Professional Role: This is a Full-time role with the hours of: 8AM-4:30PM. This professional will collaborate with the Bereavement Coordinator and share coverage as needed This position is based out of Newark, but will require travel to Columbus, Marysville, and Lancaster. This role involves managing a caseload of therapy clients, as well as providing telehealth and phone support to hospice families and member of the community. This role serves both children and adults, requiring flexibility in working with diverse age groups and needs.

Requirements

Master of Social Work preferred or Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy, Master of Divinity degree related Master of other psychosocial degree.
Active LISW, PCC, PC, LSW, or MFT license in the State of Ohio without any board actions.
Master of Divinity or Master of other psychosocial degree meets all qualifications of Bereavement Counseling Professional of Ohio’s Hospice.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience, preferably in a health care setting with extensive knowledge of death/dying, grief, loss and survivorship issues, experience with grief in counseling role including individual, family and group therapy.
Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care.
Travel may be required during daytime, nighttime or inclement weather.
Valid Driver's License with Safe Driving Record
State Minimum Automobile Insurance Coverage

Nice To Haves

Certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (ACHP-SW or CHP-SW) or ADEC preferred, or Certification in Grief Counseling or other appropriate certification.

Responsibilities

Managing a caseload of therapy clients
Providing telehealth and phone support to hospice families and member of the community
Flexibility in working with diverse age groups and needs

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k with 5% employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
Preparation for certification and pay incentive on Hospice certification achievement
Scrubs provided at initial onboarding
Mileage reimbursement
Organizational preceptor to assist with orientation and ongoing education
Educational programs geared toward career advancement
Career growth