Bereavement Counselor

Status: Part Time
FLSA: Non\-Exempt
Hours: 24 hrs per week
If you are interested in applying for this Career Opportunity you may also fill out a printable version and email it to [email protected] or drop it off in person at the following offices:

* **Charleston office**

1606 Kanawha Boulevard, W.

Charleston, WV 25387
* **Lewisburg office**

1265 Maplewood Ave.

Lewisburg, WV 24901

Job Location: Charleston, WV and surrounding areas

**Position Summary:**

Provide bereavement services to HospiceCare family members. Assists in providing bereavement education to HospiceCare family members and the community at large.

**Position Qualifications:**

* Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field required.
* May substitute for a master’s degree with a bachelor’s in social work and 3 years of hospice social work experience.
* Current unrestricted WV license in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field preferred.
* Experience in grief counseling preferred.
* Strong organizational, problem\-solving, and people skills.
* Contingent upon successful completion of drug screen, background check, and other screenings as applicable

**Physical Requirements:**

* Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
* Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
* Frequent use of a computer and keyboard.
* Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials up to 20 pounds.
* Visual and auditory ability to perform essential job functions.

**Work Environment:**

* Office and healthcare facility setting.
* Frequent interaction with patients, families, staff, and community resources.
* May involve exposure to stressful or emotional situations.
* Regular use of computers, phones, and other office equipment.