Bereavement Counselor
Care Dimensions•Danvers, MA
About The Position
Care Dimensions provides compassionate care to patients facing advanced or end-of-life illness and has expanded access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts since 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. The role reports to the Director of Bereavement Services and is per diem.
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 credential required, or if in progress, must be obtained within one year.
- Strong interpersonal, oral communication, 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, and to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile insured according to state and/or organizational 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
- For employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week: earned-time (vacation days) program, tuition reimbursement, scholarship programs, student loan paydown program, two retirement plans, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance.
