Bereavement Counselor

Care Dimensions has a truly meaningful purpose – to provide compassionate care to our patients who are faced with an advanced or end-of-life illness.

About Care Dimensions

• Since 1978, Care Dimensions has been a driving force in expanding access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts.
• At Care Dimensions, we invest in people who take pride in caring and supporting.
• We support and strengthen our people with extensive training, teamwork and technology.
• Our values are embedded in our work, each and every day: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Responsiveness, Innovation.
• As part of the Care Dimensions team, you’ll gain the support and inspiration for a career you’ll find meaningful every day.

Responsibilities

• Per Diem
• Reporting to the Director of Bereavement Services, the 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Benefits are offered to employees that are scheduled to work 20+ hours/week, which include a generous earned time (vacation days) program, tuition reimbursement, scholarship programs, student loan paydown program, two retirement plans, in addition to medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, and so much more!

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Care Dimensions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during any part of the interview process may request one.