Hospice Counselor

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospice Counselor to join our team as a Bereavement Support Specialist. As a Bereavement Support Specialist, you will work closely with our Hospice team to provide supportive services to significant others and/or family members of previous Hospice patients.

In this role, you will participate in programs that provide individual and family therapy to clients seeking counseling for grief, traumatic grief issues, and adjustment to serious illness. You will work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to support outstanding patient care and provide exceptional, high-quality services to our clients.

• A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required, with a minimum of two years of post-Master's professional experience in Social Work or Counseling.
• Prior relevant experience providing grief counseling and/or bereavement services in a hospice setting is preferred.
• You must possess the ability to demonstrate clinical judgment and decision-making based on knowledge of social work or counseling practices, techniques, and ethics.
• A valid, unencumbered Clinical Social Work licensure (MO-LCSW and KS-LSCSW) in Kansas and Missouri is required, or may be substituted with Clinical Counseling licensure (LPC) in Kansas and Missouri.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required, and a working knowledge of Google Suite is preferred.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, dental, vision, life, and accidental death and dismemberment.
• You will also receive generous paid time off, bereavement leave, parental leave, and a personal day.
• We offer tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, including a 2-year loan assistance agreement and federal student loan forgiveness.
• Additionally, you will have access to career growth and annual scholarship opportunities, including certified hospice palliative nurse (CHPN) reimbursement, company-paid CEUs, and ongoing training.

Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care is an equal-opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We believe that our diversity is what makes us great, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that values and supports our employees, patients, and community.

We are proud to offer a competitive salary, estimated to be around $65,000 - $75,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. This salary is based on national averages and may vary depending on the location and the specific requirements of the position.