What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bereavement Counselor position at Care Dimensions?
Danvers, MA
Full time
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How You'll Contribute:
Reporting to the Director of Bereavement Services, the Per Diem Bereavement Counselor provides a range of bereavement counseling services and educational programs to individuals and groups, participates in a variety of outreach activities to professional and lay communities.
What You'll Bring:
- MA/ MSW degree from an accredited/recognized school of social work, expressive therapy, or related field. LICSW, LCSW , M.Div., or LMHC required or, if in progress, will be obtained within one year.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in the field of grief counseling preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills.
- Experience and education in leading support groups.
- Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of grief and loss and the skills needed to assist the bereaved in the healing process.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation, and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.
