Bereavement Counselor LCSW/LMHC | Full-Time

Awarded Best Quality of Care - Once Again!

Behind every award is a story, and ours is written every day by more than 900 dedicated employees and hundreds of compassionate volunteers who walk alongside patients and families when they need us most.

At Community Hospice & Palliative Care, we're honored to be recognized with the Hospice Honors Elite award, a testament not just to our clinical excellence, but to the compassion we bring to every bedside, every home, every conversation. Every day, we serve approximately 1,500 patients living with advanced illness, wherever they call home, be it a private residence, a long-term care or assisted living facility, a hospital, or in one of our nine inpatient care centers.

We're here to improve quality of life, to ease pain and lift burdens, and to be the Compassionate Guide that families need when time matters most. And most importantly, as the only non-profit hospice provider in the region, we never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay.

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.

Community Hospice & Palliative Care, including all of its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities and the ability to perform the essential functions of a position. If you require an accommodation to complete the application process, interview, or perform the essential functions of a role, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@aliviacare.com.

We participate in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Where applicable, and as required by law, employment with Community Hospice & Palliative Care may be contingent upon successful completion of a background screening initiated by the organization through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information about the Clearinghouse, including positions that require screening, can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com. Equal Opportunity Employer