What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bereavement Counselor position at Main Line Health Careers?
Description:
Could you be our next Bereavement Counselor at Lankenau Medical Center?
Why work as a Bereavement Counselor with Main Line Health?
- Make an Impact! Are you a compassionate medical professional who takes pride in providing superior customer service? If so, then we invite you to consider a career with us as our next Bereavement Counselor. In this sensitive role, you will provide bereavement follow-up counseling to families who have experienced a loss, coordinating support groups and memorial services for survivors of Hospice patients, and supervising volunteers who provide support to survivors.
- Develop and Grow your Career! Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.
- Get Involved! Assist Volunteer Services with hospice volunteer training. Coordinate support groups and memorial services.
- Join the Team! Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.
- Position-Specific Benefits include: . We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free!
Position: Bereavement Counselor
Shift: As needed. Hours will vary based on patient needs
Experience:
1. Minimum of two years paid professional experience dealing with human behavior, family therapy, crisis intervention, or related assistance program required.
2. Previous home care or hospice experience preferred.
3. Prior experience working with volunteers preferred.
Education:
1. Baccalaureate degree in Health or Social Services required.
2. Master’s degree in Social Work preferred.
Licensures/Certifications:
1. Current license to practice Social Work in Pennsylvania, or eligible for immediate Pennsylvania licensure, preferred.
2. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and automobile insurance required.
Salary : $65,520 - $101,504