Bereavement Counselor- PAH

Compassus•Olympia, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides grief intervention and counseling to bereaved individuals. Facilitates support groups and assists in programs as assigned. The role involves providing individual and family grief support, co-facilitating support groups, managing program components, and participating in community education to promote understanding of grief. It also requires establishing positive working relationships, participating in educational activities for professional growth, and ensuring personal and environmental safety. Maintaining a positive and professional work environment, complying with all applicable laws and regulations, and ensuring the confidentiality of all client and company information are crucial. Adherence to policies and procedures regarding infection control, universal precautions, sanitation, safety, and disaster preparedness is also required.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Counseling, psychology, social work or theological studies/pastoral ministry, or equivalent education/experience.
3 years Post-Master's work experience, which may be comprised of internship at PHOS and/or other relevant social services-related role.
2 years in a Health care services setting.
1 year Post master's work experience. Prior internship at Providence or other relevant social services-related role counts towards the 3 years of post master’s work.
1 year Experience providing grief counseling to children and families.
1 year Experience in the areas of interpersonal communications, group process development and facilitation.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties.
Strong written and verbal communications.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy.
Requires ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to use standard office equipment including personal computers, telephones, copiers and fax machines.
Demonstrated skills in working with dying persons and their families is essential.
Ability to follow appropriate communications channels.
Demonstrates competency by maintaining positive, collaborative, and constructive interpersonal relationships.
Understands and practices the principles of effective teamwork.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize work assignments and meet productivity and quality standards.
Adapts easily to changes in work assignments and environment, is willing to assume additional responsibility and learn new procedures.
Effective organizational skills.
WA: Required upon hire: Washington Marriage and Family Therapist License (Vendor Managed) Or Required upon hire: Washington Mental Health Counselor License (Vendor Managed) Or Required upon hire: Washington Mental Health Counselor Certificate (Vendor Managed) Or Required upon hire: Washington Counselor Certified Adviser Certification (Vendor Managed) Or Required upon hire: Washington Counselor Certified Certification (Vendor Managed) Or Required upon hire: Washington Advanced Social Worker License (Vendor Managed) Or Required upon hire: Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License (Vendor Managed) Or Required upon hire: Washington Social Worker Certificate (Vendor Managed) Or Required upon hire: Washington Behavioral Analyst License (Vendor Managed)
Required request: Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request.

Nice To Haves

Coursework/Training Crisis Intervention Training.
WA: Meets requirements of a church denomination re-ordination (Clinical Pastoral Education) or significant appropriate and relevant years of work experience may substitute for degree requirement.
5 years Hospice
1 year Experience in counseling, including basic psychological, social and spiritual needs of the bereave persons and risk assessment when appropriate.
Experience leading grief support groups.
Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook preferred.
CA: Preferred upon hire: Hospice Certification

Responsibilities

Provide individual and family grief support and counseling.
Co-facilitate the bereavement program’s support groups as needed.
Responsible for the bereavement program components and training as assigned.
Participate in community education to promote understanding of grief and issues of bereavement.
Establish and promote positive working relationships both within the team, agency and organization.
Participate in relevant education activities to improve job knowledge and to promote professional growth.
Promote and practice personal and environmental safety while performing job duties.
Maintain a positive and professional work environment.
Comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements as well as facility/agency specific policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of all client demographics, medical and financial information at all times. Maintain confidentiality of all company and client information. Ensure proper handling and disposal of confidential documents and adhere to all HIPAA rules and regulations.
Adhere to all policies and procedures including regulatory requirements with regard to infection control, practicing universal precautions, sanitation, and safety and disaster preparedness.