Grief Support Counselor

Big Bend Hospice•Tallahassee, FL

2d•$56,000 - $57,000•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 40 years, Big Bend Hospice (BBH) has proudly served as the community's Hometown Hospice, providing compassionate care and support to individuals and families throughout the Big Bend region. Guided by our core values of integrity, compassion, and accountability, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Grief Support Counselor to join our dedicated Bereavement Team. This is more than a counseling position—it's an opportunity to help individuals, families, and children navigate life's most difficult transitions while making a lasting impact in your community.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or a related field
Experience counseling youth
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical counseling experience
Strong clinical counseling and assessment skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to build trust and rapport with clients of all ages
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
Knowledge of professional standards, ethics, and regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems
Demonstrated compassion, professionalism, and confidentiality
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance required

Nice To Haves

LCSW preferred

Responsibilities

Support children, teens, adults, and families through the grieving process
Facilitate meaningful support groups, workshops, and community programs
Work in a dynamic, community-focused role across homes, schools, offices, and community settings
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
Help shape bereavement services that provide hope, healing, and connection
Make a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing loss
Provide grief counseling, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and referrals to individuals and families before and after a hospice patient's death
Conduct bereavement risk assessments and follow-up services according to organizational guidelines
Offer short-term counseling and ongoing grief support to hospice families and community members
Provide support through in-person and telephone counseling
Facilitate school-based grief support groups and youth bereavement programs
Support children's grief camps, remembrance events, and holiday programs
Help youth and families build healthy coping strategies and resilience following loss
Plan and lead grief support groups and bereavement events
Deliver educational presentations to hospice staff, schools, community organizations, and healthcare partners
Serve as a community resource and liaison for grief and bereavement services
Participate in care planning and Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings
Provide clinical insight regarding grief, bereavement, and family coping
Support hospice staff and volunteers through education and grief-related consultation
Maintain timely, accurate documentation
Attend meetings, training programs, workshops, and clinical supervision
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and committee work
Maintain professional licensure and continuing education requirements