Childrens' Bereavement Counselor

Home Office: Orlando, FL 32809

Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

JOB DUTIES/KNOWLEDGE 

• Takes a leadership role at Hospice for all issues relating to children’s bereavement.
• Promotes, organizes, and conducts the Children’s Bereavement Camp in each of our service areas, including volunteer coordination, education and training; camp resources; camp schedule; camp bereavement counseling and education; and child applicants for camp.
• Works as a community liaison by promoting our community children’s bereavement program in schools and other relevant settings.
• Consults with other BV counselors on challenging cases and when necessary arranges visit with high risk cases.
• Develops, prepares and maintains individualized client care progress notes with      accuracy, timeliness and in accordance with policies.
• Completes accurate documentation within the EMR system at the time of care and location of service.   Where not possible or otherwise directed, completes at next available opportunity, and by end of shift without exception.
• Provides ongoing education related to children’s bereavement for our staff and the community when appropriate.
• Keeps abreast of children’s bereavement and counseling trends and knowledge; participates in ongoing education to support personal growth and development.
• Works with local schools and guidance counselors to provide on-going bereavement support to children experiencing traumatic loss.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a master’s degree in a related field required; LCSW or LMHC in the Applicable State preferred.
2. Minimum five years’ experience working in the field of social work or mental health.
3. Minimum two years of documented experience working with children, preferably in a home care agency, hospital, outpatient clinic or mental health program.
4. Must possess a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)credential in good standing. Or similar credentials (LMHC, LMFT) required.
5. Must have excellent organizational skills as well as effective written and verbal communication skills.
6. Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve desired results.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook
8. Valid applicable driver license and required auto liability insurance.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Full benefits package
• 403(b) plan match
• Generous PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Learning resources to be successful in your career, plus more!

Cornerstone Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer