What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spiritual & Grief Counselor - Waukesha & Jefferson Counties position at Agrace HospiceCare?
Job DetailsJob LocationMadison - Madison, WIPosition TypeFull TimeTravel PercentageDrivingJob ShiftAMJob CategoryHealth CareDescriptionAgrace is a nonprofit, community health care organization that is nationally recognized as a leader in the hospice industry. Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill or grieving. Agrace has a strong culture of employee engagement. In 2023, Agrace was named the #1 Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal and Energage, and #79 of the top 100 companies in the country among those with an employee base of 500 to 999 workers!Hours0.8 FTE (32 hrs / wk); 8a-5pOn Call Rotation1 weekend / quarterWHO YOU'LL WORK WITH (AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY)The Spiritual and Grief Counselor works on a collaborative interdisciplinary team including Nurses, Social Workers, CNAs, and Clinical Assistants. "The supervisors seem to truly care about our well-being and the mission and actual practice of our care seem to truly align! I have not felt that anywhere else before" - Agrace Spiritual and Grief Counseling EmployeeHOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS ROLE (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)The Spiritual and Grief Counselor serves the interdisciplinary team by responding to referrals, developing and carrying out individualized care plans, and providing individual and group spiritual and grief support.Patient and Family AssessmentsRespond to referrals from clinical teams by contacting the patient and / or family to establish counseling relationship and expectations.Perform spiritual and grief assessment, intervention, and care planning to meet the individual needs of patients and / or families.Engage in ongoing assessment of care plans through interdisciplinary review in accordance with Federal and State GuidelinesWork collaboratively with the patient's designated faith and spiritual community, and refer to other community resources as neededProvide Bereavement SupportDevelop an individualized bereavement plan of care to address the full scope of survivor needs.Provide updates to the interdisciplinary team regarding bereavedConnect bereaved with community resources to assist in the grieving processLead Community Grief Groups and MemorialsDevelop, implement, and facility support groups for Agrace families / community membersProvide supervision and support to counseling services volunteersParticipate in the planning and coordination of Agrace community bereavement events Other DutiesParticipate in internal work groups, meetings and committees relative to position responsibilitiesProvide counseling support (through group sessions, memorial services, reflections, etc.) to the interdisciplinary teams and community partners YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling (or other related counseling degree), Divinity, Theology, or Pastoral Care, or equivalent combination of education and work experience requiredAt least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) strongly preferredTwo or more years' counseling experience preferredValid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicleExperience providing counseling and / or spiritual care in both a group and individual settingExperience working with grief as related to deathIntermediate Microsoft Office Suite skillsAbility to work effectively and cooperatively with othersExperience using industry specific softwareAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Ability to be flexible in time and task to meet organizational needsAbility to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual propertyAbility to work at various Agrace locations Ability to use proper body mechanics and standard precautionsDon't meet these qualifications as written? We would still love to talk about roles at Agrace : Join HereAt Agrace we are strengthened by the diverse experiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients, and clients.Together, we pursue a vision of equity-in which every Agrace staff member is treated fairly, and every patient and client experiences the respectful, individualized care they need and deserve.We foster a culture of belonging and inclusion that celebrates people's uniqueness and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections.Agrace HospiceCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
