The Perinatal Bereavement Counselor provides supportive services to families suffering from a perinatal loss as well as training and support for maternity staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to bereaved parents and family members of any age within the hospital or in the community.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span, possesses the ability to assess status of grieving patient and/or family, ability to work with patient or patient's family in identifying needs in order to provide the necessary bereavement support and care.
• Provides follow up bereavement support services to patients or families who have suffered a perinatal loss including bedside visits, phone support, support group facilitation, and special events.
• Plans, coordinates and conducts special bereavement support events such as the annual Walk to Remember and the annual Candlelight Memorial Service.
• Educates staff, physicians, and members of the community about the impact of perinatal loss.
• Functions as a role model for staff, emphasizing the value of an interdisciplinary approach in supporting bereaved families.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Experience with grieving families and group facilitation preferred. Resolve Through Sharing (RTS) Bereavement Counselor/Coordinator training or equivalent.

Education:

Degree in social work, nursing or related field. Other degrees considered with appropriate experience.

Other:

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K or 403B
• Flexible Saving Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area's leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children's Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.

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