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Make a Meaningful Difference with Big Bend Hospice
For more than 40 years, Big Bend Hospice (BBH) has proudly served as the community's Hometown Hospice, providing compassionate care and support to individuals and families throughout the Big Bend region. Guided by our core values of integrity, compassion, and accountability, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Grief Support Counselor to join our dedicated Bereavement Team.
This is more than a counseling position—it's an opportunity to help individuals, families, and children navigate life's most difficult transitions while making a lasting impact in your community.
Why Join Big Bend Hospice?
As a Grief Support Counselor, you'll have the opportunity to:
Support children, teens, adults, and families through the grieving process
Facilitate meaningful support groups, workshops, and community programs
Work in a dynamic, community-focused role across homes, schools, offices, and community settings
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
Help shape bereavement services that provide hope, healing, and connection
Make a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing loss
What We're Looking For
We're searching for a compassionate, energetic professional who is passionate about helping others heal. The ideal candidate thrives in a flexible, relationship-centered role and is comfortable providing grief support in a variety of settings throughout Leon County and surrounding communities.
You bring strong clinical skills, experience working with youth and adults, and a commitment to delivering exceptional care while honoring the dignity and unique needs of every individual served.
Key Responsibilities
Counseling & Bereavement Support
Provide grief counseling, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and referrals to individuals and families before and after a hospice patient's death
Conduct bereavement risk assessments and follow-up services according to organizational guidelines
Offer short-term counseling and ongoing grief support to hospice families and community members
Provide support through in-person and telephone counseling
Youth & Family Programs
Facilitate school-based grief support groups and youth bereavement programs
Support children's grief camps, remembrance events, and holiday programs
Help youth and families build healthy coping strategies and resilience following loss
Group Facilitation & Community Outreach
Plan and lead grief support groups and bereavement events
Deliver educational presentations to hospice staff, schools, community organizations, and healthcare partners
Serve as a community resource and liaison for grief and bereavement services
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Participate in care planning and Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings
Provide clinical insight regarding grief, bereavement, and family coping
Support hospice staff and volunteers through education and grief-related consultation
Professional Practice
Maintain timely, accurate documentation
Attend meetings, training programs, workshops, and clinical supervision
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and committee work
Maintain professional licensure and continuing education requirements
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Education & Experience
Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or a related field
Required: Experience counseling youth
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical counseling experience
LCSW preferred
Skills & Abilities
Strong clinical counseling and assessment skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to build trust and rapport with clients of all ages
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
Knowledge of professional standards, ethics, and regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems
Demonstrated compassion, professionalism, and confidentiality
Schedule & Travel
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required
Travel:
This is an in-person, community-based role
Approximately 25%–50% travel throughout Leon County and surrounding counties
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance required
Total Rewards
At Big Bend Hospice, we believe in caring for our team as well as our community. We offer:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Professional development opportunities
Employee recognition programs
Work that is meaningful and mission-driven
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for most positions
Join Our Mission
If you're ready to use your counseling skills to bring comfort, hope, and healing to those experiencing loss, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us inspire hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences serious illness and grief—one family at a time.
Big Bend Hospice is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for all.
