Partners in Care is seeking a full time Grief Counselor/MSW

The grief counselor is responsible for assisting in planning, implementing, and maintaining all aspects of the Partners In Care bereavement program.

Who we are

At Partners In Care, our employees and volunteers are our greatest asset. Our core values include respect, compassion, quality, integrity, and community. We take pride in having employees who are exceptionally skilled and enthusiastic about their work. Our organization has achieved a five-star rating in both our Hospice and Home Health work.

Partners In Care is the oldest and finest hospice and home health organization in Central Oregon, emphasizing respect, compassion, and support within a family centered, full-service program. Partners In Care provides post-acute care to residents throughout a 10,000 square mile region of Central Oregon who are medically fragile, experiencing chronic and serious illness, recovering from surgery, or need end-of-life care at home or in our hospice in-patient facility called Hospice House. As an independent non-profit organization, Partners In Care works in close partnership with the patient or client’s family, the community, and other care organizations to ensure quality care.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts the bereavement assessment process.
  
• Provides grief counseling, education, and support services to hospice families/caregivers per established protocols.
  
• Coordinates and develops a bereavement plan of care to meet the identified needs of the bereaved.
  
• Provides bereavement support to organization staff coping with grief/loss issues as requested. Assists in planning/coordinating other services to meet staff support needs.
  
  
  
• Provides bereavement information, referral, and support services to community members seeking assistance.
  
• Functions as part of the Interdisciplinary Care Team coordinating/consulting with other team members to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of bereavement services/support both prior to and after a patient’s death.

• Assists in training, assigning, supervising, and supporting bereavement volunteers.

The above statements are meant to be a representative summary of the duties of the Grief Counselor position.

• Excellent people skills
• A passion for providing the best care for patients and families.
• Provide compassionate care with dignity to all we serve.
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field
• Experience/education in grief/loss counseling
• Experience/ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Current automobile insurance
• Valid Oregon driver’s license and/or reliable transportation
• Current CPR

Employees benefits

• Two medical plan options
• Two dental plan options
• Life & Disability
• Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Aflac and Legal Shield (both voluntary)
• MASA – voluntary transportation benefit
• 403b retirement savings with employer match
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing education and support
• Fun social gatherings and celebrations

Partners In Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, physical characteristics, age, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, or veteran status. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the organization provides reasonable accommodation to assist individuals in performing their essential duties required by their job. All qualified candidates legally able to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.