PRN Children's Grief Counselor

Empath Payroll Services, LLC; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Empath Health in Florida is seeking a Counselor for the Blue Butterfly Program. You will conduct intake assessments for grief support services and determine readiness for group participation, with emphasis on risk assessment for grief, suicidality, abuse, or neglect.

You will lead evening and weekend groups for children and families, provide ongoing case management and care plan updates, deliver individual and family counseling, and collaborate across locations to ensure Full Life Care for All.

Qualifications

• MSW or relevant master’s degree preferred.
• Florida licensure or license eligibility within 90 days (LCSW/LMHC/LMFT).
• At least one year post-master’s internship in healthcare.
• At least five years counseling experience with children, adolescents, families.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments of children and families for eligibility and readiness for grief support services.
• Facilitate evening and weekend support groups for children, teens, and families.
• Provide ongoing case management and care plan updates for individuals and families.
• Deliver individual, group, and family grief counseling to children and adults.
• Assist with events, camps, and crisis interventions for bereaved families and youth.

Skills

Counseling

Social Work

Bilingual

Education

MSW degree or related master's

Florida licensure eligibility (LCSW/LMHC/LMFT)

Job description

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families! Join Empath Health as a Counselor for the Blue Butterfly Program!

What you'll Do

Conducts intake assessments of children and families to determine eligibility for grief support services and group readiness for the Blue Butterfly program and assesses need for counseling related to risk assessment for pathological grief, risk of suicide, abuse, or neglect.

Facilitates evening and weekend support groups for children, adults and families on an ongoing basis and assists with responsibility of overseeing group night execution including pre/post meetings, and family group placement.

Provides on-going case management, re-assessment and care plan updates for individual children, adults, and families.

Provides individual, group, and family grief counseling to children, teens, and adults from the Blue Butterfly program and helps maintain and nurture relationships with Blue Butterfly families between active sessions.

Assists with special events, outings, crisis interventions, and camps for bereaved children, adults and families and curriculum planning for grief support groups at all locations.

Why Join Empath Health?

Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.

Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.

Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.

Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

Education & Experience: Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education preferred; or Master's degree from a clinical counseling program such as mental health or marriage and family therapy or Master's of science degree in Child Life.

Licensure: Must hold one of the following Florida licenses or License eligible (Registered Intern) within 90 days of hire: Social Work (LCSW) or Social Work (RCSWI) Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Mental Health Counselor (RMHCI) Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFTI)

At least one year of social work/counseling experience in a healthcare setting post masters level internship. (The one-year Masters level internship may meet this requirement).

At least five years of counseling experience working with children, adolescents, teens and families.

Bilingual preferred

Must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee's HR file. This position requires travel between multiple locations.

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida-including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person-body, mind, and spirit-with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you'll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life's journey more meaningful.

Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, pleas