Manager of Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center

Empath Health•Palmetto, FL

10d

About The Position

Blue Butterfly Grief Care, a program of Empath Health, is seeking a Children’s Grief Center Manager to lead a passionate team serving more than 400 children each year through grief counseling, support groups, and special events. The manager provides compassionate leadership and guidance to the established program and supports its expansion to serve more grieving children and families. The role oversees Blue Butterfly staff and regional program implementation, ensuring the availability of a full complement of grief care services. It also involves community relationship-building and education, oversight of the regional operating budget, and education for clinical staff and volunteers on current research and supportive interventions related to children’s grief and trauma. The manager communicates with the Director of Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center about regional strategic priorities and budget changes.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience leading a team, department, or program.
At least 3 years of experience providing direct clinical services, preferably in a children’s grief environment.
Florida licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or application for one of these licenses with licensure in Florida within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited school of social work is preferred; alternatively, a master’s degree from a clinical counseling program such as mental health or marriage and family therapy is specified.

Responsibilities

Communicate with the Director of Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center upon request or at specified intervals about the region’s strategic priorities.
Provide oversight and leadership of Blue Butterfly staff and regional program implementation, ensuring a full complement of grief care services for grieving children and families.
Develop professional relationships in the community to educate the community and strengthen Blue Butterfly.
Oversee the annual operating budget for the regional program and communicate suggested or requested changes to the Blue Butterfly Director.
Educate clinical staff and volunteers, staying current with research on children’s grief, trauma, and supportive interventions.