Children's Grief Counselor: Blue Butterfly Program

Empath Health; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & Wellness

Industry-leading PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Empath Health is seeking a Children Grief Counselor for the Blue Butterfly program under Tidewell Hospice. The role provides bereavement and grief support to children, teens and families, including individual, group, and family counseling across multiple Florida locations.

Preferred MSW or clinical counseling degree, with licensure eligibility in Florida within 90 days of hire. Requires 1 year post-master’s healthcare experience and 5 years counseling children and families; bilingual skills are

Qualifications

• MSW preferred or equivalent clinical counseling degree.
• Florida license eligibility within 90 days of hire: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or RMFTI/RCSWI equivalents.
• At least one year post-master’s social work/counseling experience in healthcare; five years counseling with children, adolescents, and families.
• Bilingual preferred; must have reliable transportation and be able to travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments to determine eligibility for grief support services and group readiness.
• Facilitate evening and weekend grief support groups for children, teens, and families.
• Provide ongoing case management and updated care plans for individuals and families.
• Deliver individual, group, and family grief counseling for the Blue Butterfly program; maintain connections with families between sessions.
• Assist with events, crises, and camps for bereaved individuals and curriculum planning.

Skills

Bereavement counseling

Child counseling

Group facilitation

Risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Clinical counseling degree (mental health or marriage & family therapy)

Job description

Empath Health is seeking a Children Grief Counselor for the Blue Butterfly program under Tidewell Hospice. The role provides bereavement and grief support to children, teens and families, including individual, group, and family counseling across multiple Florida locations.

Preferred MSW or clinical counseling degree, with licensure eligibility in Florida within 90 days of hire. Requires 1 year post-master’s healthcare experience and 5 years counseling children and families; bilingual skills are