Bereavement Counselor, Harbor Hospice

Harborhospicemi; Muskegon (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor Hospice is seeking a full-time Bereavement Counselor in Muskegon, MI. The counselor will plan interventions and provide grief support to families for up to thirteen months following a patient's death, while also serving community needs.

Qualifications include a Master's degree in Social Work and a current license in Michigan. The role involves implementing bereavement plans, conducting educational presentations, and supervising volunteer activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Current State of Michigan Social Work License (LMSW or LLMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC or LPC).
• Previous experience with grief and loss counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement interventions for families/caregivers for thirteen months after the patient's death.
• Provide bereavement counseling and referral services to bereaved families.
• Direct and supervise activities of volunteer staff involved in bereavement services.

Skills

Grief Counseling

Knowledge of Hospice Philosophy

Computer Skills

Education

Master's in Social Work

Current State of Michigan Social Work License or Counselor License

Job description

# Bereavement Counselor, Harbor HospiceAdministration - Muskegon, MI 49441## DescriptionBereavement/Grief Counselor - Harbor HospiceFull Time, 32 hours per week - no holidays or weekends##### SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIESThe 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 for all age populations, including children.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES (other duties may be assigned)**1. 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.2. Is knowledgeable and functional in computer applications including database, word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail system as required for the execution of the job.3. Knowledge of Hospice concept and philosophy4. Assesses the need for grief counseling and supportive services of the bereaved hospice caregivers and community referred bereaved clients5. Formulates, implements, evaluates and updates as appropriate the bereavement plan of care6. Provides bereavement counseling, information, and referral services to bereaved Hospice families7. Provides counseling and bereavement information and referral services to callers from the community8. Utilizes knowledge of community needs and resources to assist clients and to develop and expand hospice bereavement services9. Implements specialized bereavement services such as church-based bereavement training, Camp Courage, specialized education/support groups, memorial services, etc10. Meets productivity standards and targets as set by the agency and the clinical manager11. Directs and supervises the activities of volunteer staff involved in bereavement services including support groups, mailings, etc12. Develops and provides educational presentations on bereavement topics to staff, volunteers and the community-at-large## Qualifications##### QUALIFICATIONS1. Graduate of a Master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.2. Current State of Michigan Social Work License (LMSW or LLMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC or LPC).3. Current driver’s license.4. Previous experience with grief and loss counseling preferred