Alive Hospice

Grief Counselor

Alive Hospice

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Job Summary

Alive provides its team members the ability to combine a passion for healthcare and a love of community in ways that impact us all. Come serve with us!

The Alive Hospice Grief Counselor provides grief counseling and bereavement support services to hospice patients, their families, and the community at large.

Location: Hybrid/ Nashville, TN Status: Regular Part-time Days: Tuesday 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening & weekend availability when groups or workshops are scheduled.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provides counseling, in the office, for issues related to terminal illness, death, or bereavement, to hospice patients, their families, and others in the community.
  • Provides bereavement counseling, via home visits, to Alive Hospice families, as needed.
  • Completes documentation as part of client/patient records in a timely manner, and denoting their progress.
  • Makes referrals to and/or activates other community resources on behalf of clients/patients when appropriate.
  • Makes appropriate referrals to other community resources, as needed, for clients ineligible for Alive Hospice services.
  • Facilitates caregiver and bereavement support groups and workshops, as requested by the Director of the Grief Center, for Alive Hospice families and the community.
  • Assists in training volunteers as requested by the Director of the Grief Center.
  • Provides educational presentations and information about Alive Hospice services, death, dying, and bereavement issues for service providers, the educational community, congregations, businesses, other professionals, professional organizations, and community service organizations.
  • Describes bereavement services and provides crisis counseling to phone inquirers.
  • Maximizes opportunities to enhance the visibility of bereavement services within the agency and within the service area.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and LICENSURE

Master’s degree from an accredited School of Social Work or Counseling; minimum of two years of post-master’s experience in a hospice, medical, or mental health setting or equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of one year postmaster’s experience conducting individual, family, and/or group therapy in the above setting is preferred.

Licensed by the State of Tennessee as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT, or completion of supervisory hours required for licensure preferred. If required to drive to carry out the duties of this position: current driver’s license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law.

Additional Information

Benefits

Alive offers a full benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, a retirement plan to which Alive will match your contribution up to 3% at a rate of 0.5, paid time off, a team-centered environment, and ongoing education and professional development

How to Apply

Apply directly here or go to alivehospice.org/careers.

Details

  • Date Posted: October 26, 2024
  • Type: Part-Time
  • Job Function: Clinician
  • Service Area: Children / Youth
  • Working Hours: Tuesday 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening & weekend availability when groups or workshops are scheduled.