Bereavement Counselor, Marion

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling and therapy for hospice patients, family members, and community individuals who have experienced the loss of a significant person through grief.
• Maintain contact with all clients within established time frames and document at least two additional attempts to reach an assigned client before closing the case.
• Manage tasks and case loads assigned from any departmental program in an effective, productive, and timely manner, meeting productivity standards.
• Provide counseling services such as on‑call crisis intervention, individual, and group sessions on a flexible schedule, including some week nights, weekends, and at camp.
• Document all client contacts and care plans accurately according to department and organization policy in a timely manner. Establish and maintain all legally required files according to state, federal, and organization policy, as demonstrated by chart audits.
• Communicate, collaborate, and consult with other departmental counselors, members of the interdisciplinary team, and external customers with integrity and professionalism.
• Attend and participate in department, staff, and other meetings as requested by the organization and the Director.
• Make recommendations for the improvement of programs and activities within the department.
• Represent the company in a positive and professional manner with co‑workers, management, vendors, and customers.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment.
• Proactively seek assistance when unsure of a directed task.
• Assist with special projects as requested.
• All other job duties as assigned.

• Excellent communication via phone, email, and in person.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information following HIPAA guidelines.
• Demonstrated multi‑tasking and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work in other locations if needed.

If hired after 5/26/2024, a master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field is required. If hired prior to 5/26/2024, a bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field is preferred.

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Professional licensure as required by the state where care is being provided.
• Clear Level 2 background check.

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. All employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment as well as ongoing eligibility.

$55,232.15 - $86,300.24