Bereavement Counselor LCSW - Cook County Health Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team-7139

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking a Bereavement Counselor LCSW to join their Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team. This role focuses on providing bereavement support to patients, families, and hospital staff, ensuring compassionate care during difficult times. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Social Work, LCSW licensure, and experience in bereavement counseling. Responsibilities include conducting counseling sessions, facilitating support groups, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This is a full-time position with a commitment to the Cook County Health community.

Qualifications

• At least three years of related experience in bereavement counseling and health care required.
• Current State of Illinois licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical assessment, counseling, and support to the bereaved.
• Facilitates bereavement support groups and provides individual support strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bereavement Counselor LCSW - Cook County Health Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team-7139

Join to apply for the Bereavement Counselor LCSW - Cook County Health Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team-7139 role at Rush University Medical Center

Bereavement Counselor LCSW - Cook County Health Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team-7139

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Bereavement Counselor LCSW - Cook County Health Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team-7139 role at Rush University Medical Center

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Cook County-Int Med Admin-Res

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $27.47 - $43.27 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may very depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The Bereavement Counselor LCSW will be a vital member of the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team at Cook County Health (CCH), reporting to the Section Chief of Palliative Medicine. This position is fully onsite at CCH, not Rush Hospital, where the counselor will provide bereavement support to patients, families, and hospital staff. Responsibilities include conducting in-person and follow-up counseling sessions for individuals of all ages coping with grief and loss. This role is dedicated to supporting the Cook County Health community while upholding its mission, vision, and policies.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Current State of Illinois licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• At least three years of related experience in bereavement counseling and health care required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

Responsibilities

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Provides clinical assessment, counseling, and support to the bereaved and oversee the development of bereavement services through follow-up to families after patients die.
• Provides clinical assessment, counseling, and support to bereaved parents and families after perinatal loss and oversee the development of bereavement services through follow-up.
• Provides telephone contact with bereaved family members of patients to introduce services and offers intervention.
• Facilitates bereavement support groups on-site and provide individual support strategies for families, including children, members of the interdisciplinary team, or hospital personnel.
• Accepts referrals and provides counseling services to bereaved individuals and families throughout the community served by CCHHS, including home visits as needed or desired.
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge of emotional, social, and spiritual needs and responses to death and grief.
• Oversees the development and sending of periodic follow-up letters to family about grief.
• Participates in the orientation, education, and training of new staff, rotating physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care professionals, including psychology or social work interns.
• Participates in providing support to hospital staff related to death, loss, and job-related stress, including coordination of the annual memorial service for families and staff
• Facilitates linkage to community services for bereavement as desired by patients and families.
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge of diverse cultural and spiritual values and customs related to illness, death. and mourning.
• Maintains quality and productivity standards and participate in the measurement of these standards.
  
  

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Rush University Medical Center by 2x

Get notified about new Clinical Counselor jobs in Chicago, IL.

Chicago, IL $54,800.00-$54,800.00 2 weeks ago

Clinical Counselor – Juvenile Justice Department

Private Practice Therapist- Provisionally Licensed 2025

Psychotherapist (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPCC)

Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$76,000.00 1 week ago

Oak Brook, IL $40,000.00-$100,000.00 3 weeks ago

Chicago, IL $60,283.26-$74,057.86 2 weeks ago

Licensed Clinical Counselor (Notional Opportunity)

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.