Palliative Care Counselor
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs)
- Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
- Must spend 50-75% of work time in the patient's residence.
- Must have reliable transportation for travel to patient's home.
- General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- Master’s degree in counseling (Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or another related field) (Required)
- 2+ years’ experience with counseling, advanced illness coordination, care coordination, hospice or Palliative Care (Required)
- Required Certifications/Licensures: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC), or related licensure, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Certified Palliative Care Professional (The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) Designation).
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Read, Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Basic Computer Skills
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
- Standing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Walking - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Bending, Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Pushing, Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Lift, carry up to 20 lbs - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Lift, carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
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