Grief Support Counselor and Group Coordinator

Hospice of Santa Cruz County•Scotts Valley, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Grief Support Counselor and Group Coordinator is a permanent member of the GSP team and holds a current LSCW or LMFT licensure in the state of California. The GSCC carries a regular caseload of 1:1 clients while coordinating referrals, screening and organizing logistical details of HSCC grief support groups. The GSGC communicates and coordinates with clients, staff, volunteers, and members of the community as needs arise.

Requirements

Licensed MFT or LCSW
1-3 years of group coordination and facilitation
Pass OIG/GSA review and all required background checks
Strong, clear communication skills
Current California LCSW or LMFT licensure

Nice To Haves

Grief Support experience highly desired

Responsibilities

Carry a caseload of 10-15 clients per week, while offering 3-4 intake times per week (45-minute call)
Facilitates the Drop-in Group weekly.
Coordinates having a co-facilitator (Volunteer) for each group.
Coordinates ongoing support groups and places volunteer co-facilitators in groups.
Provides training and ongoing support and feedback to volunteers.
Provides clinical oversight for groups and 1:1 counseling
Assists in design, implementation of grief group interventions
Is responsible for coordinating consents, intakes, and group location details of in-person and online groups in collaboration with GSP Admin
Conducts intake assessments as needed and initiates plans of care
Revises, updates, and closes care plans as needed
Collaborates with Marketing team to promote services through outreach
Maintains high level of communication with clients, volunteers, staff, and community at large regarding groups
Consultation as necessary regarding group and individual clients
Participate in volunteer and staff trainings as requested
Participate in GSP events as appropriate
Serves as resource/liaison to Patient Care Department as needed
Performs other related job duties as assigned by GSP manager
Ensures compliance with all job-related State/Federal Laws; ensures all HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and all other regulatory/compliance requirements are understood and followed.