Bereavement Counselor

Main Line Health • Lower Merion Township, PA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Could you be our next Bereavement Counselor at Lankenau Medical Center? Main Line Health is looking for a compassionate medical professional to provide superior customer service in this sensitive role. You will provide bereavement follow-up counseling to families who have experienced a loss, coordinating support groups and memorial services for survivors of Hospice patients, and supervising volunteers who provide support to survivors. The position offers opportunities for career development through certifications or advanced degrees, with Tuition Reimbursement available up to $6,000 per year based on Full or Part Time status. You will also assist Volunteer Services with hospice volunteer training. Main Line Health values diversity, with employees, physicians, and volunteers bringing distinctive talents to provide superior service and care.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years paid professional experience dealing with human behavior, family therapy, crisis intervention, or related assistance program
• Baccalaureate degree in Health or Social Services
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

• Previous home care or hospice experience
• Prior experience working with volunteers
• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Current license to practice Social Work in Pennsylvania, or eligible for immediate Pennsylvania licensure

Responsibilities

• Provide bereavement follow-up counseling to families who have experienced a loss
• Coordinate support groups and memorial services for survivors of Hospice patients
• Supervise volunteers who provide support to survivors
• Assist Volunteer Services with hospice volunteer training

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $6,000 per year based upon Full or Part Time status)
• Employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors
• Employee parking is always free

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees