Bereavement Counselor - FT - Broward - Catholic Hospice

Catholic Health Services

Hialeah Lakes, FL

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Clinical Information Systems, Community Programs, Documentation, English Language, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Family Social Work, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Healthcare, Hospice Care, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medicaid, Medical Records, Medicare, Nonprofit, On Call, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Service Delivery, Social Work, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Treatment Plan

LOCATION

Hialeah Lakes, FL

POSTED

1 day ago

Summary & ObjectiveThe Counselor, Bereavement is a qualified counselor who is responsible for assessing and providing emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support and services provided before and after the death of the patient to assist with issues related to grief, loss, and adjusting.Essential FunctionsProvides bereavement services to include home visits and telephone correspondence, in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team or as requested by the family or significant others.Assesses the social and emotional factors related to family members/survivors/primary caregiver coping with a loss.Provide accurate and appropriate documentation and submit daily.Provides appropriate bereavement counseling services to reflect the needs of the bereaved.Develop a bereavement plan of care that notes the kind of bereavement services to be offered and the frequency of service delivery.Participates in clinical supervision of students as related to bereavement issues.Provide Individual counseling as needed by family members/significant others.Participates in community outreach programs such as but not limited to:ADEC, Dade County Human Services Coalition etc., and is available as a resource for these programsMaintains clinical records including but not limited to bereavement contacts with survivors.*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.Other DutiesProvides input as requested to the Team Manager regarding policies and procedures.Facilitates Bereavement Support Group.Educates community in the needs of the bereaved.Participate with on-call rotations.Handle sensitive information, maintains confidentiality, and coordinates several projects at the same time.Demonstrates knowledge of hospice levels of care, Medicare and Medicaid Hospice Benefits by providing appropriate documentation when the need arises.Consistently able to work calmly and maintain effectiveness in situations of high stress.Maintain your required licenses, certifications and mandatory skill updates.Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.Provide other duties of healthcare team member Perform other duties as assignedSupervisory ResponsibilityMay serve as an interim department leader depending on needPhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250 pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.DisclaimerThe job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.EEOC StatementCHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Knowledge & Experience RequirementsMaster’s Degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work or related field.License in Social Work, Mental Health or Marriage and Family Therapy preferred.Minimum of 2 years’ experience in social work or counseling position with an emphasis on bereavement preferred.Experience working for a foundation or non-profit organization is preferred.Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software.Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.Must be able to provide own transportation to various locations in service areas as required by duties. PI094fcb7438af-25448-392736085c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

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