Bereavement Counselor LCSW/LMHC | Full-Time

The Bereavement Counselor performs a wide range of clinical activities with grieving families and coordinates services to adapt to clients’ needs in coping with the death of a loved one. Delivers individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and community-based grief support programs. Maintains documentation and contributes to training, collaboration, and outreach efforts.

Position Details

Education & Certifications Required: Masters degree, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Job Location: Community Hospice and Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville FL. No work from home at this time.

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000 annual; full benefits package including 23 days annual PTO

Job Responsibilities

Formulates counseling objectives based on in-depth assessment and provide individual/family grief counseling. Other forms of informal support can also be provided through telephone and e-mail contact with the bereaved.

Completes documentation as dictated by organization policy and/or department.

Facilitates therapeutic bereavement support groups, conduct grief workshops and/or Camp Healing Powers.

Assists with training volunteers by presenting in the Volunteer Orientation program and the specialized bereavement training as well as precept volunteers assigned to the bereavement department or Camp Healing Powers.

Provides crisis intervention and emergency referrals to the bereaved as needed.

Responsible to relay all high risk, complex or potential abuse/neglect cases to manager, and when appropriate to the Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Attends yearly memorial service for Community Hospice survivors, as well as provides input to the therapeutic outcome of the service.

Acts as consultant to assigned IDG teams regarding grief issues and bereavement resources.

Collaborates as needed with the Communications, Community Hospice Foundation and Community Outreach departments as needed.

Follows policies and procedures of the department and organization.

Other duties as assigned.

Education & Required Licenses/Certifications:

Master’s degree in social work or counseling from an accredited program.

LCSW or LMHC: Licensed as a clinical social worker or mental health counselor with at least three (3) years of experience providing therapy.

Current State of Florida driver’s license with driving record acceptable to Hospice Northeast insurance carrier, and reliable transportation.

Desired Experience:Any combination of education and experience that would provide required skills and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Minimum five (5) years clinical practice/direct service experience with individuals and families.

Strong organizational skills and/or project management.

Knowledge & Desired Skills

Principles, practices, and methods of social work/counseling practice.

Grief and loss and overall bereavement care provision that includes assessment, case management, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, advocacy, interpersonal communication and family dynamics.

Carrying out social work or counseling practice with various modalities and populations.

Ability to manage time most effectively to meet client needs while working autonomously and proactively.