Bereavement Counselor

Good Shepherd Community Care•Newton, MA

5d•$45,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Good Shepherd Community Care, a community-based hospice and palliative care organization, is hiring a full-time Bereavement Counselor for its expanding counseling services team. The role is based at the organization’s main office in Newton, Massachusetts, and requires travel. Care is provided in patients’ private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest. The Bereavement Counselor is an integral member of an interdisciplinary hospice team, supporting bereaved family members of hospice patients and members of the general community. The work includes supportive phone calls, individual counseling sessions, and participation in organizational programming such as support groups and Evenings of Remembrance. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Good Shepherd Community Care is an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization founded in 1978. It emphasizes mutual respect, acceptance, diversity, and the dignity of each individual. The organization describes its work environment as collaborative, with a welcoming office in Newton and on-site parking.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field.
Demonstrated understanding of end-of-life and bereavement issues.
Comfort working with socioculturally diverse patients and families.
Demonstrated skills in clinical assessment.
Proficiency with electronic documentation.
Compassionate, organized, and excited to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in grief and loss is preferred.

Responsibilities

Care for bereaved family members of hospice patients and members of the general community as part of an interdisciplinary hospice team.
Make supportive phone calls.
Provide individual counseling sessions.
Participate in organizational programming, including support groups and Evenings of Remembrance.
Travel to patients’ private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Four weeks of paid time off in the first year, increasing with tenure.
12 paid holidays.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, with coverage beginning on the start date.
Life insurance.
403(b) with company match.
Flexible Spending Account.
Short- and long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program.
Reduced tuition rates through a partnership with Regis College.
On-site parking.