PRN Children's Grief Counselor

Empath Health; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & wellness

5+ weeks PTO

CEU support

Job summary

Empath Health, through Tidewell Hospice, seeks a PRN Children Grief Counselor to provide bereavement support for the Blue Butterfly program across SW Florida. You will conduct intake assessments, lead groups, and provide ongoing case management for children, teens, and families with compassion and professional care.

The role emphasizes multisite travel, licensed credentials within 90 days, and a commitment to Full Life Care. Join a mission-driven team delivering dignified, empathetic support.

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited school preferred; or Master’s degree in clinical counseling (mental health or marriage & family therapy) or Master’s in child life.
• Must hold Florida license or be license eligible (within 90 days): LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, RMHCI, RMFTI.
• At least one year of healthcare social work/counseling experience post-master’s internship.
• At least five years of counseling with children, adolescents, teens and families.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation and travel between multiple locations; provide proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments for eligibility and group readiness for Blue Butterfly program.
• Facilitate evening and weekend support groups for children and families; oversee group night execution.
• Provide ongoing case management, re-assessment and care plan updates.
• Deliver individual, group, and family grief counseling.
• Assist with events, crisis interventions, and camps for bereaved individuals.

Skills

Counseling

Group therapy

Case management

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

Clinical counseling degree

Job description

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

Tidewell Hospice, a part of Empath Health, is currently seeking a (PRN) Children Grief Counselor to provide bereavement and grief support and healing during life’s toughest moments.

Since 1980, Tidewell Hospice has proudly served families across southwest Florida with compassionate, dignified care. As a member of Empath Health, we help patients with advanced illness live meaningfully while supporting their families with warmth, expertise, and respect.

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.

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