Bereavement Counselor

Kanawha Hospice Care, Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanawha Hospice Care, Inc. in Charleston, WV seeks a Bereavement Counselor to provide bereavement services to HospiceCare family members and assist with community education initiatives. This role requires a relevant master's degree and potential licensure in WV.

The position emphasizes strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and may require successful background screenings. Local travel to surrounding areas is possible as part of community outreach.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field required.
• May substitute for a master's degree with a bachelor's in social work and 3 years of hospice social work experience.
• Current unrestricted WV license in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field preferred.
• Experience in grief counseling preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and people skills.
• Contingent upon successful completion of drug screen, background check, and other screenings as applicable

Responsibilities

• Provide bereavement services to HospiceCare family members.
• Assists in providing bereavement education to HospiceCare family members and the community at large.

Skills

Bereavement counseling

Education outreach

Education

Master's degree in counseling/social work/psychology

Job description

Bereavement Counselor

Job Location: Charleston, WV and surrounding areas

Position Summary:

Provide bereavement services to HospiceCare family members. Assists in providing bereavement education to HospiceCare family members and the community at large.

Position Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field required.
• May substitute for a master's degree with a bachelor's in social work and 3 years of hospice social work experience.
• Current unrestricted WV license in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field preferred.
• Experience in grief counseling preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and people skills.
• Contingent upon successful completion of drug screen, background check, and other screenings as applicable

PhysicalRequirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• Frequent use of a computer and keyboard.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials up to 20 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability to perform essential job functions.
• Office and healthcare facility setting.
• Frequent interaction with patients, families, staff, and community resources.
• May involve exposure to stressful or emotional situations.
• Regular use of computers, phones, and other office equipment.

For questions, please contact Mike Dupay