Hospice Bereavement Counselor

Position Overview

The bereavement counselor is responsible to plan and implement interventions to meet the needs of families/caregivers from Harbor Hospice for thirteen months following the death of the individual Hospice patient. The bereavement counselor may also assist in providing grief and loss services provided by hospice to the community-at-large.

THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE TRAVEL AROUND THE ILLINOIS TERRITORY AND ALSO PRESENCE IN OUR ADDISON OFFICE.

Principal duties and responsibilities (essential functions)

• Always maintains the confidentiality of patient and employee information, both at work and off duty, and after the termination of employment. According to the agencies Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA regulations.
• Is knowledgeable and functional in computer applications including database, word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail system as required for the execution of the job.
• Knowledge of Hospice concept and philosophy
• Assesses the need for grief counseling and supportive services of the bereaved hospice caregivers and community referred bereaved clients
• Formulates, implements, evaluates and updates as appropriate the bereavement plan of care
• Provides bereavement counseling, information, and referral services to bereaved Hospice families
• Utilizes knowledge of community needs and resources to assist clients and to develop and expand hospice bereavement services
• Implements specialized bereavement services such as church-based bereavement training, Camp Courage, specialized education/support groups, memorial services, etc
• Meets productivity standards and targets as set by the agency and the clinical manager
• Directs and supervises the activities of volunteer staff involved in bereavement services including support groups, mailings, etc
• Develops and provides educational presentations on bereavement topics to staff, volunteers and the community-at-large .

Qualifications and Skills

• Graduate of a Master’s program in social work
• Current State of Illinois Social Work License (LMSW or LLMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC or LPC).
• Current driver’s license.
• Previous experience with grief and loss counseling.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance