Children Grief Counselor

Empath Health • West Palm Beach, FL

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is currently seeking a Children Grief Counselor to provide bereavement and grief support and healing during life’s toughest moments. Since 1978, Trustbridge Hospice has cared for more than 200,000 South Florida families. As a community-based nonprofit, we provide 24/7 hospice and palliative care, along with caregiver support and bereavement services for families facing serious illness.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education preferred; or Master’s degree from a clinical counseling program such as mental health or marriage and family therapy or Master’s of science degree in Child Life.
• Must hold one of the following Florida licenses or License eligible (Registered Intern) within 90 days of hire: Social Work (LCSW) or Social Work (RCSWI), Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Mental Health Counselor (RMHCI), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFTI)
• At least one year of social work/counseling experience in a healthcare setting post masters level internship. (The one-year Masters level internship may meet this requirement).
• At least five years of counseling experience working with children, adolescents, teens and families.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation for field-based roles.
• Proof of valid auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake assessments of children and families to determine eligibility for grief support services and group readiness for the Blue Butterfly program and assesses need for counseling related to risk assessment for pathological grief, risk of suicide, abuse, or neglect.
• Facilitates evening and weekend support groups for children, adults and families on an ongoing basis and assists with responsibility of overseeing group night execution including pre/post meetings, and family group placement.
• Provides on-going case management, re-assessment and care plan updates for individual children, adults, and families.
• Provides individual, group, and family grief counseling to children, teens, and adults from the Blue Butterfly program and helps maintain and nurture relationships with Blue Butterfly families between active sessions.
• Assists with special events, tabling, outings, crisis interventions, and camps for bereaved children, adults and families and curriculum planning for grief support groups at all locations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees