BEREAVEMENT COUNSELOR - Part Time
Company: United Hospice, Inc.
Location: New City
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description A career at United Hospice, Inc.
provides an opportunity to be part of a compassionate, skilled, and
dedicated team committed to providing the highest quality of care
to our patients and their families. At United Hospice, we are
dedicated to honoring life, giving care, and bringing comfort to
our patients and families. We envision a community in which all
individuals and their loved ones facing serious illness retain
their dignity and hope while receiving the best care and support
that hospice has to offer. United Hospice, Inc. is currently
seeking a part-time Bereavement Counselor to join our team. This is
a part-time, hourly position. The hourly rate is between $30.77 and
$38.46 an hour and is commensurate with education and applicable
experience. Title: Bereavement Counselor Location: Rockland County,
New York Qualifications: Master’s Degree and NYS SW license (LMSW)
is required Bilingual, English/Spanish is a plus Documented
training and/or experience in hospice services, specifically in
bereavement services and programming Ability to function
professionally as part of an interdisciplinary team Thorough
knowledge of dynamics of grief and bereavement Ability to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing Experience in
volunteer training and supervision Ability to understand and
promote effective interaction among hospice team members Experience
in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required
Responsibilities : Participates in interdisciplinary (IDT) meetings
to identify high risk clients, establish initial plan of care and
exchange information Provides bereavement counseling, support and
education for hospice family members/significant others and
community bereavement including children and teens. Responds to
emergent situations in which bereavement counseling is needed.
Develops and presents bereavement related programming in request to
community and program needs. Conducts bereavement assessments in
efficient and timely manner Documents interventions in the
electronic record in accordance with UH policy Completes
documentation by the end of the day for patients seen that day
Leads bereavement support groups for adults and children. Assists
in training, assignment and management of bereavement volunteers.
Identifies needs for bereavement materials that need to be
purchased. Provides supervision of graduate level students.
Contributes articles to newsletters. Takes referral and
registration for bereavement groups and collects fees when
applicable. Accepts additional responsibilities as assigned
Participates in QAPI program and hospice sponsored in-service
training Incorporates the organization’s commitment to customer
service and continuous quality improvement into daily work habits
which includes: Promotes positive co-worker and team work
relationships Supports the goals and mission as set forth by the
Board of Directors and administration of the agency. United Hospice
is an Equal Opportunity Employer Part-time @ 22.5 hours/week; three
days/week. We are flexible on the days.
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