Grief and Clinical Services Specialist - Caring Place

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Highmark Caring Place is seeking a part-time Grief and Clinical Services Specialist to support evening peer groups for grieving children and their families. The role includes coordinating volunteers, conducting assessments, and ensuring safety and supportive care in a hybrid Pittsburgh-based setting.

The position requires a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field, with 0–2 years in mental health settings and availability for evening hours.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Substitutions: None.
• 0–2 years experience with children/families in mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement introductory and ongoing peer support sessions for grieving children and their families.
• Conduct thorough assessments to determine family suitability for the Caring Place program or other services.
• Provide guidance and support for volunteer team during sessions.
• Participate in training of peer support volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Excellent judgement and decision mak

Problem solving

Supportive Listening

Multi-tasking

Adaptable to change

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Evening/weekend availability

Knowledge of local mental health

Education

Masters degree in Psychology/Social Work/Counseling

Job description

## Grief and Clinical Services Specialist - Caring PlaceApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Pittsburgh PA, 15222, PAP, Penn Avenue Placetime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: J285580## **Company :**Highmark Caring Place## **Job Description :****JOB SUMMARY**This job will support the program in providing facility based peer support group programs to grieving children (ages 1 month through high school graduation) and their adult family members. Responsibilities include providing oversight of the families and volunteers in attendance at our evening support group programs. This oversight covers a wide range of tasks from planning and logistics to clinical assessments of families and coordination and support of a volunteer team. Staff may also conduct family assessments over the phone to determine family program participation.**This position is part time - 16 hours a week. Most of the work is in the evening the hours are not set in stone they vary every week depending on the work that needs to be done every week.****ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES*** Plan and implement introductory and ongoing peer support sessions for grieving children and their families* Conduct thorough assessments to determine family’s level of appropriateness for the Caring Place program and/or need for other community services.* Provide guidance and support for volunteer team during support group sessions.* Participation in training of peer support group session volunteers.* Other duties as assigned or requested.**EDUCATION****Required*** Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, Counseling, or other related field**Substitutions*** None**Preferred*** None**EXPERIENCE****Minimum*** 0 - 2 years working with children and/or families in a mental health settingTo Include:* 0 - 2 years working in therapy and/or support groups**Preferred*** 3 years in the field of Grief and LossTo Include:* 3 years Public speaking and/or Community engagement**LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS****Required*** None**Preferred*** Licensed Psychologist **OR*** Licensed Social Worker (LSW) **OR*** Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) **OR*** School Counseling Certification **OR*** Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) **OR*** Certified Art Therapist**SKILLS*** Excellent judgement and decision making* Problem solving* Supportive Listening* Ability to multi-task* Adaptable to change* Flexibility* Ability to work in a fast paced environment* Ability to collaborate with team members* Excellent verbal and written communication* Strong time management ability* Ability to work variable hours including regular evening hours and occasional weekend work* Knowledge of local mental health and social service agenciesLanguage: (Other than English)NoneTravel Requirement:0% - 25%**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS****Position Type**Office-basedTeaches / trains others regularlyFrequentlyTravel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-siteOccasionallyWorks primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)NeverPhysical work site requiredYesLifting: up to 10 poundsConstantlyLifting: 10 to 25 poundsOccasionallyLifting: 25 to 50 poundsRarely***Disclaimer:** The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. **Compliance Requirement**: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.* *As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.*