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Grief Specialist

Apply Job ID GRIEF004128 Date posted 3/3/2023

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Description

Primary tasks, duties and responsibilities:

  • Promotes and practices the Hospice mission and values and follows policies and procedures of Tidewell Hospice.
  • Provides individual, and group grief education and counseling to Hospice families, staff and community members upon request in private homes and at public sites.
  • Facilitates Grief Support Groups within assigned geographic areas on an ongoing basis to meet community’s bereavement needs.
  • Serves as an active member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) for discussion of ongoing and anticipatory grief. Maintains positive working relationship with team and contributes to the discussion of patients as appropriate.
  • Reviews grief risk level with the IDG group and ensures a grief support team member is scheduled for the initial contact.
  • Develops the high risk care plan, maintains patient documentation within the Electronic Medical Record, including written Plan of Care, and ensures that services provided and contact made are documented as required for surveying and acrediting agencies.
  • Educates staff, volunteers, facilities and community members regarding the variety of services available.
  • Directs the orientation, training and ongoing communication with volunteer facilitators in terms of grief education and bereavement care.
  • Serves as back-up to other grief counselors as needed.
  • Responsible for complete confidentiality of client records.

    • Education/Professional:

  • Masters Degree in Counseling or a related field or five years supervised counseling experience.
  • LCSW, LHMC, LMFT preferred. Certification in Thanatology a plus.
  • One year of full-time clinical practice with grief and loss counseling required.
  • One year of experience in a health care setting with death and dying strongly preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of professional experience and education may be considered as meeting the Education/Professional requirements.

    • Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Good clinical, counseling, presentation and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
  • Ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships.
  • Ability to anticipate and handle any bereavement situation.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Office Suite, Hospice related software programs and keyboarding skills (35 wpm).
  • Knowledgeable and able to speak comfortably regarding the stages of dying and post death bereavement and the grieving process with patients, care givers, staff and community.
  • Must be able to travel within Tidewell’s service areas as needed during daylight and night time hours in all weather conditions and abide by Tidewell motor vehicle record (MVR) guideline's
  • Possess a current Florida drivers’ license, state required auto insurance coverage, and reliable transportation.

    • Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

    Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

    Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!

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