Grief Support Counselor, Community Programs Lead

Hospice-of-Michigan; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice-of-Michigan is seeking a Grief Support Counselor to design, implement, and oversee grief support services for bereaved families and community members in Traverse City. The role collaborates with patient care staff to provide continuity of care through the bereavement process and community programs.

The position requires a Master’s degree and at least one year of grief support experience, with Michigan LMSW preferred, and a strong ability to engage diverse populations and lead groups.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; Preference for Social Workers with State of Michigan LMSW license.
• Must have minimum of one year grief support work experience within a recognized agency or health care organization.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and conduct grief support groups.
• Ability to respectfully support people from varied cultures, ages, beliefs and communities.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, implements and evaluates community-based grief support programs including support/education groups.
• Provides grief and loss education presentations for the community at large.
• Provides and facilitates memorial services, in collaboration with patient care teams, for NorthStar Care Community families as well as the community.
• Maintains bereavement files and coordinates with volunteers and staff to ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Bereavement counseling

Communication

Organization

Education

Master’s degree

LMSW license (Michigan)

Job description

Hospice-of-Michigan is seeking a Grief Support Counselor to design, implement, and oversee grief support services for bereaved families and community members in Traverse City. The role collaborates with patient care staff to provide continuity of care through the bereavement process and community programs.

The position requires a Master’s degree and at least one year of grief support experience, with Michigan LMSW preferred, and a strong ability to engage diverse populations and lead groups.