Bereavement Counselor - FT - Broward - Catholic Hospice

Hireez; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hireez is looking for a Bereavement Counselor to provide emotional and spiritual support to families coping with loss. This role requires a Master’s Degree in a related field, a valid license, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing bereavement plans, conducting home visits, and engaging in community outreach. The position demands strong communication skills and the ability to manage high-stress situations while maintaining confidentiality. Join us in making a difference during difficult times in Miami, Florida.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a social work or counseling position preferred.
• Experience working for a foundation or non-profit organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides bereavement services to include home visits and telephone correspondence.
• Assesses the social and emotional factors related to family members coping with a loss.
• Develops a bereavement plan of care with frequency of service delivery.

Skills

Bereavement counseling

Emotional support

Documentation

Community outreach

Crisis management

Education

Master’s Degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work

License in Social Work, Mental Health, or Marriage and Family Therapy

Tools

Clinical software

Job description

Bereavement Counselor - Catholic Hospice

Summary & Objective

The Counselor, Bereavement is a qualified counselor who is responsible for assessing and providing emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support and services provided before and after the death of the patient to assist with issues related to grief, loss, and adjusting.

Essential Functions

Provides bereavement services to include home visits and telephone correspondence, in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team or as requested by the family or significant others.

Assesses the social and emotional factors related to family members/survivors/primary caregiver coping with a loss.

Provides accurate and appropriate documentation and submits daily records.

Provides appropriate bereavement counseling services to reflect the needs of the bereaved.

Develops a bereavement plan of care that notes the kind of bereavement services to be offered and the frequency of service delivery.

Participates in clinical supervision of students as related to bereavement issues.

Provides individual counseling as needed by family members/significant others.

Participates in community outreach programs such as ADEC, Dade County Human Services Coalition, etc., and is available as a resource for these programs.

Maintains clinical records including bereavement contacts with survivors.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

Provides input as requested to the Team Manager regarding policies and procedures.

Educates the community on the needs of the bereaved.

Participates with on‑call rotations.

Handles sensitive information, maintains confidentiality, and coordinates several projects simultaneously.

Demonstrates knowledge of hospice levels of care, Medicare and Medicaid Hospice Benefits by providing appropriate documentation when needed.

Consistently works calmly and maintains effectiveness in situations of high stress.

Maintains required licenses, certifications, and mandatory skill updates.

Complies with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Performs other duties of a healthcare team member as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

May serve as an interim department leader depending on need.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stairs or ladders, and stand on feet for extended periods of time.

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

Master’s Degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work or related field.

License in Social Work, Mental Health, or Marriage and Family Therapy preferred.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a social work or counseling position with an emphasis on bereavement preferred.

Experience working for a foundation or non‑profit organization is preferred.

Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software.

Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

Must be able to provide own transportation to various locations in service areas as required by duties.