Grief & Bereavement Counselor — Flexible Evenings/Weekends

Gulfside Healthcare Services; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfside Healthcare Services is hiring a Bereavement Counselor to work under the supervision of the Manager of Social Work, Spiritual Care and Bereavement and/or the Director of Social and Volunteer Services. The role uses clinical assessment, intervention and education to support grief and loss for patients' families, as well as community members.

Requires an MSW or MHC and at least 1 year of post-degree experience in hospital, home health, or hospice, plus ability to manage crises and maintain

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Mental Health Counseling (MHC) from an accredited school.
• Minimum of one year post-MSW/MHC experience in hospital, home health, or hospice.
• Strong ethical standards and professional demeanor.
• Experience in individual, family, and group treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of human development, end-of-life care, family systems, and grief and loss.
• Ability to remain calm and professional; crisis management capabilities.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and ability to provide proof of automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Practices social work/counseling within ethics and legal guidelines.
• Maintains client confidentiality and complies with laws/regulations.
• Supports death-related care as part of life quality improvement.
• Performs bereavement follow-up, assessments, and determines counseling suitability.
• Develops client care plans including counseling and referrals.
• Identifies high-risk or suicidal clients and refers to appropriate services.
• Completes clinical documentation and notes in a timely manner.
• Facilitates support groups and grief-related workshops and memorials.
• Meets productive visit measures and supports ongoing program evaluation.
• Handles flexible hours including evenings/weekends as needed.

Skills

Bereavement counseling

Crisis intervention

Ethical professionalism

Client-centered approach

Group facilitation

Education

MSW or Mental Health Counseling (MHC) from an accredited school

Bachelor's in social work while pursuing a Master's (acceptable)

Minimum 1 year post-MSW/MHC experience in hospital/home health/hospice

Job description

Gulfside Healthcare Services is hiring a Bereavement Counselor to work under the supervision of the Manager of Social Work, Spiritual Care and Bereavement and/or the Director of Social and Volunteer Services. The role uses clinical assessment, intervention and education to support grief and loss for patients' families, as well as community members.

Requires an MSW or MHC and at least 1 year of post-degree experience in hospital, home health, or hospice, plus ability to manage crises and maintain