Bereavement Counselor AdventHealth Home Health

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time

Shift :8am-5pm Dayshift

Location: All of Advent Health Hospice service area. South suburbs.North suburbs south of RT 14

The role you'll contribute:

Responsible for providing bereavement support to family members who have lost a loved one. This position educates the community on bereavement processes and serves as a community representative for hospice services. Additionally, this role offers emotional support and counseling to grieving individuals, helping them navigate their loss. In addition, this position collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for bereaved families. Ultimately, this role contributes to the overall well-being of the community through compassionate support and education.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Provides emotional support and counseling to individuals grieving the loss of a family member.
• Leads support groups to facilitate discussions and encourage expression of feelings in a safe environment.
• Contacts and assesses family members of deceased patients to identify their needs and offer support.
• Offers brief therapy focused on grief issues to help clients develop coping skills and support systems.
• Informs clients about available community resources to empower them to seek additional support.
• Provides individual and group support both in-office and in the field for hospice and community clients.

The expertise and experience you'll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree
• 3 years experience in counseling/social work or bereavement
• Valid in state Drivers License with current car insurance

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Case Management

Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Home Health and Hospice

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25043886

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.