Job Details
Assesses family or significant others to determine specific needs for care plan.
Within first two weeks after patients death, a letter of available bereavement services.
Initiates the bereavement assessment and is documented in the records within 8 weeks after patients death. This assessment may be made by phone or a face to face contact.
Develops a bereavement care plan that reflects services to be provided, frequency and duration of delivery and primary persons furnishing those services.
Demonstrates skill in identifying survivors high risk factors in determining the scope and type of bereavement counseling, interventions, and/or referrals.
Progress notes will focus on dates of contact, type of contact/efforts to contact, bereavement response and progress, particular needs or concerns as expressed by bereaved or noted by bereavement/continuing care staff or hospice team, any changes in plan, any interventions or referrals.
Provides counseling and support services to families.
Provides individual, family and group counseling.
Assists Coordinator in providing bereavement training and support for volunteers and other Hospice staff
The Counselor will assist Coordinator with selecting and maintaining all supplies, literature, and materials needed for the Hospice Grief Program.
Completes reports, documentation and other assignments in a timely manner.
Represents the Hospice department to patients, families, team members, and to the community in a positive and professional manner.
Qualifications /Training:
Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Divinity, or other health related field. Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license and have available vehicle at all times. At least one year of experience in a counseling related field. Preferably at least one year of experience in a counseling in Hospice or similar setting. Participation in education opportunities dealing with death and dying.
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:
Must possess a valid SC drivers license and BLS.
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.