Bereavement Social Worker - (LMSW or LCSW)

Circle of Life•Springdale, AR

About The Position

Support Circle of Life's Bereavement Services program by providing counseling to people experiencing grief related to the loss or anticipated loss of a loved one. Clients may be of all ages and backgrounds. The role provides individual and group counseling, clinical interventions, assessments, treatment planning, referrals, and bereavement support to hospice patients, families, and community members. It also includes maintaining electronic clinical records, participating in program development and community activities, and supporting staff and community professionals with grief and loss issues.

Requirements

LMSW or LCSW certification through the state of Arkansas without restrictions.
At least one year of related clinical experience in a hospice, medical, or mental health setting.
Demonstrated clinical experience with life-threatening and chronic illness, grief and loss, and individual, family, and group counseling.
Demonstrated knowledge of grief modalities, therapeutic interventions, and best practices.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, discern how to handle information, and exercise good judgment with sensitive client or other information.
Strong presentation skills and knowledge of community referral sources.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and/or group counseling to people grieving a death or living with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
Prepare and maintain electronic clinical case files using designated client-tracking software; record client data and submit weekly clinical session logs and reports.
Participate in staff, team, and relevant community meetings and contribute to a learning environment.
Provide on-site and follow-up clinical interventions or consultations, in person and by telephone, for hospice patients and families, including children and teens.
Provide counseling for people in crisis and deliver critical-incident, stress-management, and bereavement services.
Communicate with primary care physicians, clinicians, and other individuals significant to each care plan.
Conduct initial assessments and maintain and update treatment plans as needed.
Document contacts with outside agencies and professionals and make referrals to community resources.
Provide bereavement support for community members, conduct debriefings, and participate in community presentations.
Consult clinical supervision as needed and provide supervision for MSW interns.
Use the Electronic Medical Records system daily.
Participate in department program development.
Provide backup to the social work team.
Support Circle of Life staff and community professionals with grief and loss issues as needed.
Follow bereavement policies and procedures.
Be accountable for direct delivery of bereavement care services provided by Circle of Life Hospice.
Assess, plan, implement, and document appropriate interventions.
Demonstrate compassion, empathy, and patience when interacting with patients, families, coworkers, and the public.
Represent Circle of Life positively in the community.
Demonstrate flexibility, versatility, and a positive attitude in integrating additional duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.