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Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, Inc.

Bereavement Counselor PRN

Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290


Bereavement Counselor PRNBereavement Counselor PRN

Locations: JACKSONVILLE - SOUTHSIDETime Type: Part timePosted on: Posted 30+ Days AgoJob Requisition ID: R5288Jacksonville, FL 32257Under the direction of the Manager of Bereavement & Community Grief, 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.Formulates counseling objectives based on in-depth assessment and provides 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, conducts 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 precepting volunteers assigned to the bereavement department or Camp Healing Powers.Provides crisis intervention and emergency referrals to the bereaved as needed.Responsible for relaying all high-risk, complex or potential abuse/neglect cases to the 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.Follows policies and procedures of the department and organization.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Required Licenses/certifications: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 a driving record acceptable to Hospice Northeast insurance carrier, and reliable transportation.Education:Master’s degree in social work or counseling from an accredited program.Minimum five (5) years clinical practice/direct service experience with individuals and families.Strong organizational skills and/or project management.Knowledge/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.We are an equal opportunity employer.

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