Children's Grief Counselor (Fixed-term)

Hospice of the Piedmont Inc • Charlottesville, VA

16h

About The Position

The Children’s Grief Counselor provides compassionate support and expressive arts therapy to grieving youth and their families. The counselor evaluates emotional needs, delivers services according to individualized plans of care, and supports children and families through loss. The role also helps design and deliver programs, workshops, and camps, and provides grief education and community support.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, human services, counseling, expressive therapies, or psychology.
• Strong knowledge of grief and loss interventions and therapeutic approaches.
• Ability to accurately document treatment plans and client progress.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with families, staff, and management.
• Strong customer service skills and a collaborative approach to care.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Driver’s license, personal automobile, and current automobile liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating the emotional needs of bereaved youth before and/or after the death of a loved one.
• Develop and deliver expressive arts therapy services in accordance with the plan of care in homes, schools, or the HOP office.
• Prepare progress notes and maintain records of contacts with youth and families.
• Participate in hospice quality assurance reviews as requested.
• Participate as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team in planning care for children and families who may benefit from therapy intervention.
• Plan and implement groups, workshops, and camps for bereaved youth and their families.
• Provide grief education, support, and assistance with community public relations.
• Adhere to applicable federal and state laws.
• Provide timely and complete documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time