Part-Time: 24 Hours Per Week 
1st Shift: 8:30am - 5:00pm - Flexible Schedule
Monday - Friday
Department: Palliative Care

Summary:

Responsibilities:

1. Assess the emotional well-being of family members and loved ones to determine the level of support needed and identify high-risk individuals who may require more intensive support or intervention due to complicated grief.
2. Provide in-person, telephone, and/or virtual counseling and grief support to families and loved ones following the death of a patient, including both one-on-one sessions and group sessions.
3. Provide resources such as grief education, coping strategies, and referrals to other services, such as support groups or mental health professionals.
4. Facilitate grief support groups for family members who have experienced a loss, providing a safe space for them to share their experiences and connect with others in similar situations.
5. Maintain regular contact with grieving families through calls, letters, or other forms of outreach.
6. Document interactions with grieving families, keeping detailed records of counseling sessions and progress.
7. Report on program outcomes and any areas where families may need additional support.
8. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the clients served regardless of age.
9. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Experience in bereavement/grief counseling is required.
2. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
3. Strong organizational skills are required.
4. Experience working with various levels within an organization is required.
5. Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required. Epic software or similar EMR software is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental/Behavioral Health Counseling is required. Master's Degree preferred.
2. Licensure: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in state of Ohio is required.
3. Certification: GC-C (Certified Grief Counselor) required within 5 years of date of hire.
4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 1 year experience providing bereavement/grief counseling required. 
5. Years of supervisory experience: None

Part Time

FTE: 0.600000

Status: Onsite

About Akron Children's

More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.

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