Bereavement Counselor LCSW/LMHC | Full-Time

The Bereavement Counselor performs a wide range of clinical activities with grieving families and coordinates services to adapt to clients’ needs in coping with the death of a loved one. Delivers individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and community-based grief support programs. Maintains documentation and contributes to training, collaboration, and outreach efforts.

Position Details

• Education & Certifications Required: Masters degree, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Job Location: Community Hospice and Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville FL.  No work from home at this time. 
• Days/Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Compensation:  $60,000 - $65,000 annual; full benefits package including 23 days annual PTO

Job Responsibilities 

• Formulates counseling objectives based on in-depth assessment and provide individual/family grief counseling.  Other forms of informal support can also be provided through telephone and e-mail contact with the bereaved.
• Completes documentation as dictated by organization policy and/or department.
• Facilitates therapeutic bereavement support groups, conduct grief workshops and/or Camp Healing Powers.
• Assists with training volunteers by presenting in the Volunteer Orientation program and the specialized bereavement training as well as precept volunteers assigned to the bereavement department or Camp Healing Powers.
• Provides crisis intervention and emergency referrals to the bereaved as needed.
• Responsible to relay all high risk, complex or potential abuse/neglect cases to manager, and when appropriate to the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
• Attends yearly memorial service for Community Hospice survivors, as well as provides input to the therapeutic outcome of the service.
• Acts as consultant to assigned IDG teams regarding grief issues and bereavement resources.
• Collaborates as needed with the Communications, Community Hospice Foundation and Community Outreach departments as needed.
• Follows policies and procedures of the department and organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling from an accredited program.
• LCSW or LMHC: Licensed as a clinical social worker or mental health counselor with at least three (3) years of experience providing therapy.
• Current State of Florida driver’s license with driving record acceptable to Hospice Northeast insurance carrier, and reliable transportation.

Desired Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide required skills and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Minimum five (5) years clinical practice/direct service experience with individuals and families.
• Strong organizational skills and/or project management.

Knowledge & Desired Skills

• Principles, practices, and methods of social work/counseling practice.
• Grief and loss and overall bereavement care provision that includes assessment, case management, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, advocacy, interpersonal communication and family dynamics.
• Carrying out social work or counseling practice with various modalities and populations.
• Ability to manage time most effectively to meet client needs while working autonomously and proactively.
• Carrying out social work or counseling practice with various modalities and populations.
• Ability to manage time most effectively to meet client needs while working autonomously and proactively.