Licensed Bereavement Counselor (part-time or full-time)

ABOUT US:

Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc., the second oldest Hospice in the United States, is a unique and innovative organization that serves children and adults who are either impacted by a life threatening illness or grieving the loss of a loved one. All of our services are provided free of charge. We receive no support from government or insurance agencies, and are dependent on the support of the community for all we do. We have a highly committed staff and foster a positive, collaborative and creative work environment. We make a difference in the lives of hundreds of people every year and believe it is a privilege to be serving others.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

As Bereavement Counselor at Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc., you will join a dedicated team of professional counselors providing compassionate grief counseling services to the agency’s adult clients. Beyond supporting clients individually, you will also have the opportunity to lead support groups and provide clinical supervision, in part, based on your specific interests and training. This role could be either a part-time or full-time staff position (20-40 hours per week) with flexible work hours. Counseling services are provided primarily in-person with telehealth used based on client preference. Your position responsibilities are summarized as follows:

What You’ll Do:

• Provide one-to-one and/or group professional counseling to those grieving the death or anticipated death of a loved one.
• Maintain timely and complete clinical case files utilizing designated client tracking software.
• Be responsible for entering all client details (demographic data, etc.)
• Attend relevant staff meetings, clinical team meetings, and participate in community meetings, events, and/or trainings.
• Meet agency counseling productivity standards.
• Adhere to agency-wide and department policies and procedures.

What You’ll Need (Job Requirements):

• LMFT, LCSW or LPCC
• Demonstrated clinical experience in the areas of life-threatening and chronic illness, grief
• and loss, individual, family and group counseling
• Knowledge of local medical, mental health, and social service agencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, be discerning with information, and use good
• judgment in handling sensitive information
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team
• Bilingual skills helpful, but not required (English and Spanish)
• Commitment to the internal standard by which we uphold professionalism, further the agency’s mission, and work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team

To apply, please send your resume and brief cover letter to hr@hospiceofsb.org. Thank you!