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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Pediatric Bereavement Counselor- Full-Time Capital Region

The pediatric counselor provides direct counseling services to pediatric clients and their families through individual/group counseling, Waveriders, and Camp Erin. This position entails coordinating school-based grief support, coordinating and participating in on-site family groups, conducting initial intake with bereaved families, assisting with community education and outreach. The pediatric counselor will assist with community crisis responses as needed. All bereavement staff participate in and attend annual Camp Erin event.

Responsibilities:

+ Diagnose and treat psychological, behavioral and emotional disorders as they relate to end of life care.

+ Provide specialized skills and mental health therapy for clients.

+ Identify barriers which impact optimal patient functioning.

+ Ensure patients receive appropriate resources in most appropriate setting.

What you will need:

+ NYS SW Licensure.

+ Valid NYS Drivers license.

+ Minimum 2-3 years experience ideally caring for seniors or those with advance illness.

+ The Community Hospice provides a thorough orientation and a supportive work environment.

Apply today for more information!

**Pay Range:** $30.00 - $43.08

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran