Youth Grief Support Counselor

ADP, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Youth Counselor to provide grief counseling and support in Stuart, FL. The role focuses on anticipatory and bereavement care for children, teens, adults, and families, with tasks spanning intake, care planning, and crisis response.

The position emphasizes culturally sensitive, evidence-based interventions, client advocacy, and collaboration with community partners to promote services and memorial events. Strong licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Licensure: LCSW or Registered Clinical Social Work Intern (required).
• Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years working with children, adults, and families in a behavioral health setting (preferred).
• Other Requirements: Valid Florida driver’s license and current auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term grief counseling (individual and family), averaging 4–5 sessions per day.
• Conduct intake assessments to determine eligibility for bereavement services.
• Develop care plans and provide culturally sensitive, evidence-based interventions.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Provide emotional and psychosocial support for grief/loss and adjustment to illness.
• Facilitate in-person and/or virtual support groups, workshops, and grief programs.
• Develop and maintain group curriculum and holiday workshops.
• Assist in planning and implementing special memorial events (e.g., Camp Good Grief, Tree of Life).
• Provide grief education and crisis response to schools, businesses, and faith communities.
• Promote bereavement services in schools and other community settings.
• Represent the organization at community events and fundraising activities.
• Collaborate with Hospice Interdisciplinary Team to assess patient and family grief support needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Support grant proposal writing and funder site visits by providing data and program updates.

Skills

LCSW or Registered Clinical SocialWork

Driver’s license

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Youth Counselor to provide grief counseling and support in Stuart, FL. The role focuses on anticipatory and bereavement care for children, teens, adults, and families, with tasks spanning intake, care planning, and crisis response.

The position emphasizes culturally sensitive, evidence-based interventions, client advocacy, and collaboration with community partners to promote services and memorial events. Strong licensure is required.