Pathways Hospice has an immediate opening for a Bereavement Counselor.

LOCATION: Ft. Collins

STATUS: Full-time

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 40 hours

PAY RANGE: $53,144.00 - $66,164.80

SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Based on position, schedule and/or availability: Overtime; Mileage

MILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT: Maximum Allowable Federal Mileage Reimbursement Rate

CULTURE, BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• We value diversity, equity and inclusion and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming, supportive and inclusive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.
• We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
• Low healthcare premiums: no increases in five out of the last seven years, including 2023
• Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
• Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay/Sick Leave) and EIB (Extended Illness Bank): accrued
• Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Career & Logo wear
• Company-Paid Costco Membership
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Clinical Career Ladders
• Certification Pay
• Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
• Robust Team Member Service Awards
• Early Wage Access
• Legal and Identity Protection

REWARDING WORK YOU WILL DO:

Provides grief counseling and support to bereaved children, adults and families, as well as persons with a serious illness. Delivers continuity of care between the direct-care and the bereavement components of hospice services. Facilitates bereavement support groups and community outreach programs.

• Ability to provide emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support and services provided before and after the death of the patient to assist with issues related to grief, loss, and adjustment.
• Conducts bereavement and ongoing assessments with proficiency and in a timely manner based on risk indicators for families/caregivers.
• Develops and maintains bereavement plan of care for families in consultation with interdisciplinary team.
• Provides crisis intervention, counseling, follow-up calls and referrals to community resources as needed.
• Researches, organizes, directs and coordinates special grief and support services as assigned.
• Delivers grief counseling, education and support to the community, as available through support groups, presentations and debriefing calls.
• Follow up with Managers and/or Directors regarding reported complaints or matters of concern.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned and/or as listed below for specific disciplines.

If assigned to work with child(ren):

• Knowledge of child development and counseling theories to promote age-appropriate healing.
• Makes initial bereavement assessment and ongoing assessments to families with children in a timely manner based on risk indicators.
• Offers grief counseling to children, teens and families.
• Delivers education related to children’s grief processes.
• Provides education on children’s’ grief to community, as available through presentations and public speaking engagements.

WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU:

• Minimum Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related discipline.
• Minimum Experience: One to three years of experience as a counselor or social worker in a medical or mental-health setting (preferably home care or hospice); or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required License: Colorado licensure (provisional license or working toward licensure may be considered) in Social Work, Counseling, or related discipline preferred. Valid Colorado State driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift/carry a minimum of 30 lbs.

Pathways Hospice is affiliated with Care Synergy, a nonprofit network of community-based hospice and palliative care organizations serving Colorado’s Front Range and the Region’s Largest Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care Network. Care Synergy provides mission support services to better equip Pathways Hospice to operate as a distinct and independent organization while working together to share best practices and serve more Coloradans along the Front Range.

If you need assistance completing the electronic application please contact our Talent Acquisition team via email at cs-recruitment@caresynergynetwork.org. You may also call the Human Resources Department at (303) 228-5647. Applications can be completed in-person at any one of our affiliate office locations.

The Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation/identity, transgender status, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classifications.

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