Grief Support Counselor

Grief Support Counselor Ann Arbor, MI Job Details Full-time 13 days ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Community outreach programs LMSW Community health education Social work Grief counseling Family counseling Mid-level Master's degree Support groups Care plan development Patient care Organizational skills 1 year Communication skills Group counseling Educational program management Full Job Description •Part-Time/24 hours a week from 8:00am-4:30pm• Come join Hospice of Michigan! As the largest non-profit hospice provider in Michigan, we offer comfort and peace for patients and their loved ones. Our Commitment here at Hospice of Michigan is " Every person, Every time. " Hospice of Michigan is looking for a Grief Support Services Manager passionate to provide high quality patient care to join our team!

Job Summary:

The Grief Support Services Manager is responsible for designing, developing and implementing grief support services and educational programs for bereaved individuals including NorthStar Care Community families and community members. This includes providing supportive counseling to individuals and families.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Essential Functions Develops and documents bereavement plan of care, reflecting family/caregiver needs and frequency of services and provides all services in accordance with the individualized plan of care. Available to make visits to the patient/family prior to and after the death. Evaluates and assesses family response to grief and loss issues and the risk factors associated. Evaluates and assesses family response to grief and loss issues and the risk factors associated. Participates in regular Interdisciplinary (IDT) meetings. Assesses the community need related to grief and loss issues. Designs, develops, implements and evaluates community-based grief support programs including support/education groups. Provides grief and loss education presentations for the community at large. Qualifications Master's degree required. Preference will be given to Social Workers with State of Michigan LMSW license. Formal education and experience in guidance and counseling is required; various combinations of education, training and experience may be considered. Must demonstrate knowledge of bereavement/spiritual concepts. Must have a minimum of one (1) year grief support work experience within a recognized agency or health care organization. Must demonstrate knowledge of behavioral and psychological stages of adults, children and teens, in order to facilitate the grief process with all persons. Demonstrated ability to organize and conduct grief support groups. Must be able to cope with family/caregiver emotional stress, cultural diversity and be non-judgmental of individual life-styles; Must be highly motivated and willing to take a creative approach to work and have a desire to be a part of team. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in internal and external relationships. Ability to use technology (hardware and software) HOM/Arbor requires clinicians to use. Must possess sound judgment; effective organizational, communication, prioritization and follow-through skills; attention to detail; accuracy; dependability; tact; and ability to maintain confidential information. Proof of tuberculin testing having been performed within one year required. Patient/family contact not allowed until tuberculin clearance is documented. Must have reliable transportation. Must be eligible to work in the

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Full-time Work Location:

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