Grief Support Specialist

American Addiction Centers•Mount Pleasant, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Grief Support Specialist position in the Kenosha - Hospice Department requires 32 hours per week, primarily during normal business hours with occasional evening or weekend days. The role involves providing short-term individual bereavement counseling, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team for bereavement assessments and care plans, and maintaining accurate documentation. The specialist will also facilitate ongoing and time-limited bereavement groups for hospice and community individuals, develop and provide educational programs on loss and grief, and participate in planning and implementing bereavement-related events. Additionally, the role includes designing materials for families, participating in staff orientations, and collaborating with the hospice volunteer coordinator to train and supervise volunteers/interns. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It provides care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, employing 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, benefits, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in career development.

Requirements

A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, or Master's Degree in Religious Studies, or Master's Degree in Social Work, or Master's Degree in Theology, or Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or related field.
Typically requires 2 years of experience in individual, family therapy, group therapy, and/or related program services.
Position requires Professional Counselor or Social Work license issued by the state of Wisconsin or Grief Support Certification needs to be obtained with 1 year or other credentials based on modality.
In-depth knowledge of the psychology of loss and the stages of the grieving process.
Current driving record that meets AAH safety standards and proof of automobile liability insurance.
Must have experience in program development and management.
Must have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Provides short-term individual bereavement counseling.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and completes initial and ongoing bereavement assessment and care plan for identified bereaved family members after the death of a patient.
Provides ongoing assessment of client’s bereavement needs and maintains accurate and appropriate documentation in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulations.
Facilitates ongoing and time-limited bereavement groups for hospice and community individuals.
Develops and provides educational programs for families, staff, and community members on loss, grief, and related topics.
Participates in planning and implementing bereavement related events (such as socials, workshops, educational series, support groups, and memorial services) and ensures timely communication of events.
Designs materials for distribution to families eligible for and/or receiving Hospice services.
Participates in staff orientations specific to bereavement as requested by leader.
Collaborates with hospice volunteer coordinator to train and supervise volunteers/interns to provide hospice grief support services.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program