Childrens' Grief Counselor (valleywide) at Hospice of the Valley – Phoenix, Arizona

Join Arizona’s largest, most prominent not-for-profit hospice, serving the valley since 1977.

Hospice of the Valley is a national leader in hospice care and has been serving the Phoenix metropolitan area since 1977. A mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, Hospice of the Valley employs compassionate, skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, enjoy teamwork, and contribute daily to our mission and culture of caring. Team members experience a friendly, supportive atmosphere, leadership support, autonomy, flexibility and the privilege of doing meaningful, rewarding work.

Benefits:

• Supportive work environment with a culture of caring for patients and one another.
• Competitive wages and excellent benefit program.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Flexible schedules for work/life balance

Position Profile

Provides professional counseling and in depth education about grief and loss to support those doing the work of mourning.

Responsibilities

§ Responsible for delivery of Bereavement Services to survivors following the death of hospice patients throughout Maricopa County.

§ Assist in the development and facilitation of bereavement support groups in the community, as needed/requested.

§ Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships.

§ Provides comprehensive bereavement assessments.

§ Develops and maintains comprehensive plan of care.

§ Provides effective therapeutic counseling and support.

§ Contributes to HOV and the community with grief expertise and support.

§ Creates timely and accurate documentation.

§ Adheres to HOV standards and facilitates continuously improved processes/services.

§ Maintains and enhances professional skills.

§ Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

§ Master's degree in counseling, social work or other allied health field from accredited program.

§ Minimum of 1year recent experience in counseling individuals and/or groups regarding loss.

Preferred Qualifications

§ Hospice experience preferred.

§ LPC, LMFT, or LCSW licensure preferred.

Hospice of the Valley is an equal employment opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V