Grief Support & Education Specialist

Hospice of Michigan; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of Michigan Traverse City, Michigan, United States, is accepting applications for a Grief Support Counselor to design, develop and implement grief support services and educational programs for bereaved individuals including NorthStar Care Community families and community members.

The role involves counseling, creating bereavement plans, leading support groups, and collaborating with care teams to provide resources and support via in-person, phone or virtual visits.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of bereavement concepts and counseling practices.
• Ability to organize and conduct grief support groups.
• Experience working with diverse populations in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with patient care staff to ensure continuity of care for bereaved families.
• Develops and documents bereavement plans of care based on family needs.
• Provides education and supportive counseling to bereaved individuals.

Skills

Bereavement counseling

Education

Master’s degree; LMSW preferred

Job description

Hospice of Michigan Traverse City, Michigan, United States, is accepting applications for a Grief Support Counselor to design, develop and implement grief support services and educational programs for bereaved individuals including NorthStar Care Community families and community members.

The role involves counseling, creating bereavement plans, leading support groups, and collaborating with care teams to provide resources and support via in-person, phone or virtual visits.