Bereavement Counselor LCSW- Cook County Health Palliative Care

Location : Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit : Rush Medical Center

Hospital : Rush University Medical Center

Department : Cook County-Int Med Admin-Res

Work Type : Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift : Shift 1

Work Schedule : 8 Hr (8 : 30 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 : 00 PM)

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Pay Range : $27.47 - $43.27 per hour

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Summary :

The Bereavement Counselor LCSW will be a vital member of the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team at Cook County Health (CCH), reporting to the Section Chief of Palliative Medicine. This position is fully onsite at CCH, not Rush Hospital, where the counselor will provide bereavement support to patients, families, and hospital staff. Responsibilities include conducting in-person and follow-up counseling sessions for individuals of all ages coping with grief and loss. This role is dedicated to supporting the Cook County Health community while upholding its mission, vision, and policies

Other information :

Required Job Qualifications :

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Current State of Illinois licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• . Two years of previous social work experience in healthcare, care management, mental health and / or social services
• bereavement counseling related experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

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