Grief Support Specialist

Advocate Aurora Health

Grief Support Specialist providing short-term bereavement counseling and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams at Advocate Health. Focused on educating families and community members while offering grief support services.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRacine • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $29 - $43 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides short-term individual bereavement counseling
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and completes initial and ongoing bereavement assessment and care plan for identified bereaved family members after the death of a patient
Provides ongoing assessment of client’s bereavement needs and maintains accurate and appropriate documentation in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulations
Facilitates ongoing and time-limited bereavement groups for hospice and community individuals
Develops and provides educational programs for families, staff, and community members on loss, grief, and related topics
Participates in planning and implementing bereavement related events (such as socials, workshops, educational series, support groups, and memorial services) and ensures timely communication of events
Designs materials for distribution to families eligible for and/or receiving Hospice services
Participates in staff orientations specific to bereavement as requested by leader
Collaborates with hospice volunteer coordinator to train and supervise volunteers/interns to provide hospice grief support services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Religious Studies, Social Work, Theology, Psychology, Counseling or related field
Typically requires 2 years of experience in individual, family therapy, group therapy, and/or related program services
Professional Counselor or Social Work license issued by the state of Wisconsin or Grief Support Certification needs to be obtained with 1 year
In-depth knowledge of the psychology of loss and the stages of the grieving process
Current driving record that meets AAH safety standards and proof of automobile liability insurance
Must have experience in program development and management
Must have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

bereavement counselingindividual therapyfamily therapygroup therapyprogram developmentprogram managementbereavement assessmentdocumentationeducational program developmentgrief support services

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Professional Counselor licenseSocial Work licenseGrief Support Certification