Bereavement Counselor
Care Dimensions•Danvers, MA
About The Position
Care Dimensions is a Massachusetts hospice and palliative care organization founded in 1978. The Bereavement Counselor provides bereavement counseling services and educational programs to individuals and groups, and participates in outreach activities for professional and lay communities. This is a per diem role reporting to the Director of Bereavement Services.
Requirements
- MA/MSW degree from an accredited or recognized school of social work, expressive therapy, or a related field.
- LICSW, LCSW, M.Div., or LMHC required; if in progress, the credential must be obtained within one year.
- Strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
- Experience and education in leading support groups.
- Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.
- Demonstrated understanding of grief and loss principles and the skills needed to assist bereaved people in the healing process.
- Ability to be self-directed, flexible, and cooperative in fulfilling role obligations.
- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience in grief counseling is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide bereavement counseling services to individuals and groups.
- Provide educational programs to individuals and groups.
- Participate in outreach activities to professional and lay communities.
Benefits
- Employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are offered a generous earned-time (vacation days) program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Scholarship programs.
- Student loan paydown program.
- Two retirement plans.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
