Grief Support Counselor Job at Blue Ridge Hospice (Winchester)

Job Description

Grief Support Counselor – Blue Ridge Care. Your compassion can change lives. Your support can help heal hearts. At Blue Ridge Care, our mission is simple: delivering extraordinary care to improve life’s journey. As part of our commitment to supporting patients, families, and the teams who serve them, our grief support professionals play a vital role in helping individuals navigate loss with dignity, understanding, and compassion. When emotional support thrives, care thrives—and you can help make that happen. About the Role We’re seeking a dedicated Grief Support Counselor to provide emotional support, counseling, and education to individuals and families experiencing grief and loss. In this role, you’ll offer individual and group counseling, lead community support programs, and represent Blue Ridge Care in outreach and education efforts. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team committed to helping people heal, grow, and find hope after loss.

Job Responsibility

Provide short‑term individual grief counseling to adults and children
Help clients understand typical grief responses, cope with the pain of loss, and engage in healthy self-care
Address the needs of special populations, including survivors of suicide and individuals experiencing traumatic loss
Lead grief support groups and collaborate with colleagues to plan and run Camp Kaleidoscope
Plan and coordinate two annual Remembrance Services for the community
Provide educational presentations to community groups about grief, loss, and available support services
Represent Blue Ridge Care with professionalism and compassion
Document all interactions, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with agency policy
Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all client interactions
Assist in orienting new employees and volunteers on grief support principles
Support grant-related programming and complete required reporting
Contribute to policy development, protocol updates, and continuous program improvement
Engage in ongoing professional development and welcome constructive feedback
Participate in departmental and agency-wide quality improvement efforts
Demonstrate independence, professionalism, and commitment to the mission
Travel throughout the service area to meet client needs
Be available for occasional evening or weekend work as required

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling required (licensure preferred)
Experience providing grief support or working in a care/hospice setting preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records
Ability to travel throughout the service area

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