Bereavement Counselor, Hospice

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay Position Overview: Successful candidate will have counseling experience in a Hospice environment. Assists with ensuring bereavement services are provided to the families/caregivers of hospice patients in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care and in alignment with SCAH, mission, goals and objectives. Bereavement counseling consists of counseling given to the individual's family after the individual's death. Bereavement counseling is a required hospice service, provided for a period up to one year following the patient's death. Bereavement counseling will ensure that the bereavement services reflect the needs of the bereaved. Job Description: EDUCATION - Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. - Master's: In social work or related field CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES: - DL-Valid Drivers License - Automobile Insurance - BLS- Basic Life Support Certification TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: - 2 years recent relevant experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: - Understanding of psychosocial implications of illness, hospice and/or home care death and dyi...