Grief Counselor

Overview

Grief Counselor

As the leader in end-of-life care, Unity Hospice is committed to attracting and retaining a diversified workforce consisting of motivated, engaged, and mission-driven staff members. We are dedicated to a culture reflective of our core values of Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Compassion, and Accountability. Working for Unity Hospice is a calling, and the people who answer are filled.

Schedule : Part-time, no benefits, working 4-8 hours per week.

Location : Green Bay, WI

Estimated pay : $44,720 - $46,000

Responsibilities

• Provide grief counseling to Unity patients / families and community clients ranging in age from 4-100.
• Responds to counseling needs as per the plan of care. Documents all interactions with bereaved clients.
• Identifies grief-related issues and makes bereaved clients aware of available resources.
• Develop bereavement plans of care in collaboration with patient care staff.
• Facilitate grief groups.
• Maintains program format consistent with the needs of the group.
• Maintains records for the program.
• Identifies needs not appropriate to be met by the group and refers to appropriate resources.
• Provide information on Unity programs and education related to grief and loss.
• Provides public speaking as requested and approved by supervisor.
• Explain the bereavement program to potential clients / families as requested by the supervisor.
• Make referrals to community resources based on client needs.
• Participate in the planning and provision of memorial programs and other Grief Service events.
• Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Unity.
• Satisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state, and federal regulations and / or Unity's policies and procedures.
• Consistently and concisely document activity according to department protocols and standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualifications and Requirements

Job Details

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