Pediatric Bereavement Counselor
VNA of the Treasure Coast•Vero Beach, FL
About The Position
The VNA of the Treasure Coast is seeking a Pediatric Bereavement Counselor to provide skilled bereavement services to pediatric clients experiencing grief, before or after the death of a loved one. The VNA is a mission-minded non-profit organization committed to making a difference in the community since 1975, providing compassionate, innovative care of the highest quality in private care, home health, hospice, and community health services.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in social services field
- Master’s degree in related field required
- This position requires a screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
- This position requires screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Nice To Haves
- LCSW/LMHC preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides individual, family and group counseling for all pediatric clients within Hospice and the community.
- Completes bereavement assessments and develops a Plan of Care based on ongoing assessment, before and/or after patient death as needed.
- Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team to address bereavement needs of patients/families and serves as consult to the team regarding grief issues.
- Advocate for the emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs of pediatric patients and families.
- Deliver care in a non-judgmental manner, with a focus on patient (client)-centered care.
- Supports patient families with minor children at Hospice House.
- Refers families and/or individuals to appropriate community resources, both locally and nationally.
- Organize and implement Camp Chrysalis programming and interventions.
- Act as liaison for student referrals from Indian River County School District.
- Foster working relationships with community organizations that support children and liaise on joint programming.
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, and solution-focused approaches.
- Maintains accurate record keeping and documentation, per agency policy and regulatory guidelines.
- Participates in orientation of new employees and volunteers.
- Provides consultation to members of staff, families, community agencies, and other persons seeking guidance with grief issues.
- Participates in the planning and implementation of all Bereavement events and programming.
- Participates in in-services and QAPI activities.
- Represents the VNA at interagency and community educational/meetings.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Up to 18 paid days off accrued in first year, 6 observed holidays
- Competitive rates and plans for health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer paid term life insurance
- 403b retirement plan with company match after one year
- Complimentary access to VNA Mobile Health Clinic
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of service
- Free CEU credits
- Immediate Access to Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Several local and national discounts
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
