Jacksonville, FL 32257

Under the direction of the Manager of Bereavement & Community Grief, performs a wide range of clinical activities with grieving families and coordinates services to adapt to clients’ needs in coping with the death of a loved one.

• Formulates counseling objectives based on in-depth assessment and provide individual/family grief counseling.  Other forms of informal support can also be provided through telephone and e-mail contact with the bereaved.  
• Completes documentation as dictated by organization policy and/or department.
• Facilitates therapeutic bereavement support groups, conduct grief workshops and/or Camp Healing Powers.
• Assists with training volunteers by presenting in the Volunteer Orientation program and the specialized bereavement training as well as precept volunteers assigned to the bereavement department or Camp Healing Powers.
• Provides crisis intervention and emergency referrals to the bereaved as needed.
• Responsible to relay all high risk, complex or potential abuse/neglect cases to manager, and when appropriate to the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
• Attends yearly memorial service for Community Hospice survivors, as well as provides input to the therapeutic outcome of the service.
• Acts as consultant to assigned IDG teams regarding grief issues and bereavement resources.
• Collaborates as needed with the Communications, Community Hospice Foundation and Community Outreach departments as needed.
• Follows policies and procedures of the department and organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Licenses/Certifications:  

• Licensed as a clinical social worker or mental health counselor with at least three (3) years of experience providing therapy.

• Current State of Florida driver’s license with driving record acceptable to   Hospice Northeast insurance carrier, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide required skills and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling from an accredited       program.
• Minimum five (5) years clinical practice/direct service experience with       individuals and families.
• Strong organizational skills and/or project management.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and methods of social work/counseling practice.
• Grief and loss and overall bereavement care provision that includes assessment, case management, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, advocacy, interpersonal communication and family dynamics.

Skilled at:

• Carrying out social work or counseling practice with various modalities and populations.
• Ability to manage time most effectively to meet client needs while working autonomously and proactively.

“Per mandates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Alivia Care, Inc. and its subsidiaries, affiliated entities, joint ventures and related entities
(including, without limitation, Alivia Care of Georgia, Inc., Alivia Care Solutions, Inc., PACE Partners of Northeast Florida, Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, Inc. and Community Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation)
requires the COVID-19 vaccine.  If hired, you will be required to produce proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Exemptions for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be requested according to EEOC guidance
but approval is not guaranteed ”.

To apply please email your resume to Tiffany.Roddy@AliviaCare.com