Compassionate Bereavement Counselor - Hospice Care

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

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.