Trauma-Informed Grief Group Facilitator (PRN, Evenings)

Hospice Foundation Of Greater Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hospice of Baton Rouge is seeking a compassionate PRN Grief Group Facilitator to support children, teens, adults, and families through grief groups, workshops, camps, and memorial events at The Retreat at Quarters Lake.

You will apply trauma-informed and grief-informed practices to create a safe, healing environment, integrate clinical knowledge and cultural sensitivity into program delivery. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or another social or behavioral science field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Current Louisiana LPC or LCSW license in good standing required.
• Experience facilitating support groups or providing counseling required.
• Experience in grief counseling, hospice, bereavement, or mental health settings preferred.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferred.
• Familiarity with evidence-based grief counseling theories and trauma-informed practices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate grief support groups for children, teens, and adults in a compassionate, professional, and trauma-informed manner.
• Lead educational workshops, memorial events, grief camps, and community outreach initiatives.
• Foster a safe, supportive, inclusive, and confidential environment where participants feel comfortable sharing and healing.
• Provide emotional support to individuals and families while helping participants develop healthy coping strategies following loss.
• Monitor participant well-being during group sessions and respond appropriately to crises, safety concerns, or high-risk situations by following organizational policies and making referrals when appropriate.
• Ensure group sessions are age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and tailored to participant needs.
• Apply evidence-based grief counseling models, including Worden's Tasks of Mourning, Kübler-Ross, and the Dual Process Model, when developing and facilitating programs.
• Integrate spirituality and cultural considerations into care when appropriate.
• Assist in developing engaging group activities, educational materials, presentations, and workshop content.
• Collaborate with The Retreat's leadership and staff to coordinate programming and address participant needs.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, documentation, and program evaluations in accordance with organizational standards.
• Represent The Retreat professionally during community events, outreach initiatives, and organizational activities.
• Assist in promoting grief services throughout the community.

Skills

Group facilitation

Crisis recognition

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Confidentiality

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/social work

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Hospice of Baton Rouge is seeking a compassionate PRN Grief Group Facilitator to support children, teens, adults, and families through grief groups, workshops, camps, and memorial events at The Retreat at Quarters Lake.

You will apply trauma-informed and grief-informed practices to create a safe, healing environment, integrate clinical knowledge and cultural sensitivity into program delivery. Evening and weekend availability is required.