BEREAVEMENT COUNSELOR

A career at United Hospice, Inc. provides an opportunity to be part of a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated team committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients and their families. At United Hospice, we are dedicated to honoring life, giving care, and bringing comfort to our patients and families. We envision a community in which all individuals and their loved ones facing serious illness retain their dignity and hope while receiving the best care and support that hospice has to offer. United Hospice, Inc. is currently seeking a part-time Bereavement Counselor to join our team. This is a part-time, hourly position. The hourly rate is between $30.77 and $38.46 an hour and is commensurate with education and applicable experience. Title: Bereavement Counselor Location: Rockland County, New York Qualifications: • Master’s Degree and NYS SW license (LMSW) is required • Bilingual, English/Spanish is a plus • Documented training and/or experience in hospice services, specifically in bereavement services and programming • Ability to function professionally as part of an interdisciplinary team • Thorough knowledge of dynamics of grief and bereavement • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing • Experience in volunteer training and supervision • Ability to understand and promote effective interaction among hospice team members • Experience in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required Responsibilities: • Participates in interdisciplinary (IDT) meetings to identify high risk clients, establish initial plan of care and exchange information • Provides bereavement counseling, support and education for hospice family members/significant others and community bereavement including children and teens. • Responds to emergent situations in which bereavement counseling is needed. • Develops and presents bereavement related programming in request to community and program needs. • Conducts bereavement assessments in efficient and timely manner • Documents interventions in the electronic record in accordance with UH policy • Completes documentation by the end of the day for patients seen that day • Leads bereavement support groups for adults and children. • Assists in training, assignment and management of bereavement volunteers. • Identifies needs for bereavement materials that need to be purchased. • Provides supervision of graduate level students. • Contributes articles to newsletters. • Takes referral and registration for bereavement groups and collects fees when applicable. • Accepts additional responsibilities as assigned • Participates in QAPI program and hospice sponsored in-service training • Incorporates the organization’s commitment to customer service and continuous quality improvement into daily work habits which includes: • Promotes positive co-worker and team work relationships • Supports the goals and mission as set forth by the Board of Directors and administration of the agency. United Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer Part-time @ 22.5 hours/week; three days/week. We are flexible on the days.