Bereavement Services Director - Home Care jobs in Montana

Provides support and counseling to patients and families dealing with grief. This includes phone calls, individual counseling, and support groups. Develops plans of care in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, and documents ongoing care. Participates in developing and planning bereavement events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assess the bereaved individual’s mental health needs and conduct internal counseling support as appropriate. The use of external referral sources is available for ongoing counseling needs.
2. Provide grief support and education using individual, group, and family support techniques to the bereaved.
3. Utilize all forms of contact such as mailings, email, phone, letters, etc. to provide ongoing bereavement support throughout the duration of the bereavement program.
4. Assist in developing, planning, and participating in bereavement events.
5. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications include a enrollment in a Master’s level program in social work, psychology, or similar discipline. Demonstrates a working knowledge of community resources and services; valid driver’s license; appropriate auto insurance, and reliable transportation. 

Must have high-speed Internet.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

Work is performed in both an office environment and in the residences of patients/bereaved, requiring driving in varied weather conditions.  Light lifting is occasionally necessary.  The position includes use of hands to finger, handle, and feel.  Position involves occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids.