BEREAVEMENT COUNSELOR

As a member of the Hospice Team, the Bereavement Counselor is responsible for developing and implementing the bereavement program and for delivering related services.

• Develop and implement the bereavement program with input from the IDT and based on psychosocial and bereavement assessments and for delivery of related services.
• Utilizes professional staff and volunteers as appropriate for the service or event.
• Assists in the adequacy and appropriateness of bereavement programs for family members.
• Assists with the development of educational programs/materials for patients/families, staff, and community on loss, grief, and coping with bereavement.
• Plan and implement bereavement group events.
• Conduct the bereavement section of the IDT conference.
• Maintains bereavement component of community and staff resource library.
• Participate in orientation and training of new employees.
• Prepare service reports as required.
• Advises staff on funeral times/locations. Attends wakes and/or funerals when possible.
• Keeps others adequately informed as needed.
• Provide complete and timely documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension.
• Uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts. Deals effectively with difficult situations.
• Treats patients, families, and staff with respect and compassion.
• Does not gossip or harm others in conversation.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

This position requires endurance to perform tasks over long periods of work hours and the ability to perform essential functions without posing a "direct threat" in the workplace. Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Must have a Master's degree and licensed as an LCSW. Experience working with grief/loss and in a healthcare interdisciplinary team setting.

WTRC provides a unique opportunity to work alongside professionals from Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, Orthotics, Prosthetics, Audiology, and more all in one location! Please complete an online application if you would like to join the WTRC Team. If you would like to learn more about WTRC, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @westtexasrehab.

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West Texas Rehabilitation Center is a private, non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to providing outpatient care to more than 500 patients per day. WTRC opened in 1953, is a nationally respected outpatient physical rehabilitation facility. Our Mission is to improve the quality of life of those we serve regardless of financial circumstances. Our Vision is to be the premier provider of outpatient rehabilitation services in the West Texas area and continue to serve as a regional referral center through the provision of our comprehensive outpatient services.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.