Position Title: Consultation Focused Bereavement Therapist

Reports to: Clinical Director

Hours: 4-12 per week based on programming needs

 Location: The Center for Grieving Children, Hockessin DE

Status: PT (Hourly) $25-$40 based on experience and Licensure

*Email resume to Louise Cummings: Louise.Cummings@supportingkidds.com

Overview: The Consultation Focused Bereavement Therapist is responsible for providing consultation sessions with adults seeking bereavement counseling services (for their children ages 5-18 years old) at Supporting Kidds in compliance with organization policies and procedures – and all applicable laws and regulations. This position also supports the Clinical Director in the evaluation of the effectiveness of clinical services.

Primary job responsibilities include the following:

Direct Service Provision

• Provides clinical assessment to evaluate individual client needs associated with grief and loss.
•  Develops bereavement plan of care and individual goals as appropriate and frequency of services.
• Conducts consultation sessions with the family’s adult caregiver(s)
•  Provides external referrals and collateral information when clinically appropriate.

Records Management /Tracking/Surveys

• Maintains confidential client records adhering to all HIPPA regulations.
• Assists in managing program-related databases (training & program evaluations, application & treatment data), as appropriate.
• Creates summary reports to include program enrollment data and evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills

• Minimum of three years of experience providing therapeutic services with demonstrated clinical experience in the areas of grief and loss, individual, family and group counseling.
• Demonstrated ability to assess clients and to develop individual therapeutic goals and plans.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to express empathy and warmth and to maintain non-judgmental stance toward bereaved children and families.
• Skilled in providing assessment of needs related to grief and loss and knowledge of linkage with community resources.
• Knowledge of clinical research principles and techniques.
• Excellent communication, counseling and supervisory skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of licensing and certification requirements and standards.
• Ability to implement programs and to make modifications.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to maintain confidential information within HIPAA guidelines.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining client records.

Education and Licensing Requirements

• Completion of an accredited master’s or doctoral program with certification and licensure in the state of Delaware as a Professional Counselor of Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, or another licensed Mental Health Professional
• Valid and current clinical license to practice in the state of Delaware with no restrictions.
• Willingness to obtain a certificate in grief.