Job Details

The Blue Butterfly Counselor will provide individual, family, and group bereavement counseling, education, crisis interventions, and support services to all assigned clients. This position will also provide grief workshops/seminars, resource information and referrals to other agencies as appropriate.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conducts intake assessments of children and families to determine eligibility for grief support services and group readiness for the Blue Butterfly program
2. Assesses need for counseling related to risk assessment for pathological grief, risk of suicide, abuse, or neglect
3. Facilitates evening and weekend support groups for children, adults and families on an ongoing basis to meet community’s bereavement needs
4. Assists with responsibility of overseeing group night execution including pre/post meetings, and family group placement
5. Provides on-going case management, re-assessment and care plan updates for individual children, adults, and families
6. Provides individual, group, and family grief counseling to children, teens, and adults from the Blue Butterfly program
7. Helps maintain and nurture relationships with Blue Butterfly families between active sessions
8. Assists with special events, outings, crisis interventions, and camps for bereaved children, adults and families
9. Assists with curriculum planning for grief support groups at all locations
10. Assists with orientation, training and ongoing communication with volunteer facilitators who participate in Blue Butterfly support groups
11. Maintains documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), including written Plan of Care, and ensures that services provided, and contact made are documented as required for surveying and accrediting agencies
12. Educates colleagues, volunteers, facilities, and community members regarding the variety of services available
13. Responsible for complete confidentiality of client records
14. Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Education and/or Experience: Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education preferred; or Master’s degree from a clinical counseling program such as mental health or marriage and family therapy or Master’s of science degree in Child Life.
• Required to have one of the following credentials:

1. Licensed in the State of Florida in one of the following
a) Social Work (LCSW) or
b) Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or
c) Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or
d) Certified Child Life Specialist
e) Has applied for one of the above licenses and will be licensed in the State of Florida within 90 days of hire
OR
2. License eligible (Registered Intern) in the State of Florida in one of the following:
a) Social Work (RCSWI) or
b) Mental Health Counselor (RMHCI) or
c) Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFTI) or
d) Has applied for one of the above licenses and will be licensed as a registered intern in the State of Florida within 90 days of hire

• At least one year of social work/counseling experience in a healthcare setting post masters level internship. (The one-year Masters level internship may meet this requirement). 2-3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• At least two years of counseling experience working with children, adolescents, teens and families.

• Bilingual preferred

• Continuing Education: As required for licensure
• For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.
• Be able to lift and carry 25 pounds of supplies in and out of vehicles and around the building.

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 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!