Grief Counselor

Treasure Coast Hospice•Stuart, FL

About The Position

Our grief support therapists provide anticipatory and bereavement counseling to children, teens, adults and families including assessing grief support needs, facilitating short term individual counseling, developing and reviewing treatment plans and providing education. Therapists also facilitate support groups, provide crisis response to the community and assist with implementing special memorial events.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology or related human service
At least 1 year of working with children, adults and families in a mental health setting, preferred
Licensed or licensed eligible, preferred
A valid Florida driver’s license and auto liability insurance is required
An ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

Implements and facilitates grief support programs for patients, families and adults in person and/or virtually
Performs intake assessments to determine eligibility for bereavement support
Provides short-term emotional and psychosocial support to assist with issues related to grief/loss and adjustment
Provides an average of 3-4 individual and/or family sessions per day
Develops care plan with client and executes culturally sensitive clinical interventions
Establishes therapeutic relationships and maintains healthy interpersonal boundaries with patients and families from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
Develops and facilitates support groups and/or holiday workshops
Participates in ongoing development, implementation, review and evaluation of group curriculum
Completes accurate documentation utilizing DARP format with accuracy, timeliness and in compliance with department policies
Provides education and workshops to the community on grief/loss in adults and children
Provides crisis response and education to schools, businesses and faith communities
Assists with planning, developing and implementing special events (Children’s Grief Awareness Day, National Children’s Memorial, Tree of Life, Family Retreat, Treasuring Families, etc.)
Consults with the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team to assess grief support needs for patients and families
Educates staff, volunteers, schools and community agencies regarding services provided by Treasure Coast Hospice
Works as a community liaison by promoting bereavement program in schools and other relevant settings
Maintains up-to-date records
Attends and supports grant funder site visits, providing data for grant proposal and reports
Assists with grant writing
Attends, supports and promotes fundraising events
Maintains up-to-date knowledge on literature and research in bereavement
Demonstrates knowledge and commitment to the Hospice philosophy of care
Complies with Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) requirements to report any child and/or elder abuse/neglect
Attends agency and department meetings, trainings and continuing education workshops