Grief Counselor I

Job Description

Job Description

Grief Counselor I, Hospice

Position: Grief Counselor I, Hospice

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: Remote

Coverage Area: Nationwide

Offer Based on Years of Experience

Responsibilities

Reimagining Your Career in Hospice

Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.

We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.

Be the Best Hospice Grief Counselor You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Master’s degree in counseling or related field, with documented training in grief, loss, and bereavement
• 2+ years of counseling and bereavement experience
• Eligible or certified in Thanatology (CT/FT), preferred
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and EMR systems
• Passion for compassionate care and alignment with our values and mission

Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, developmentally appropriate counseling and psychoeducation in grief, loss, and bereavement to support patients, families, and community members through anticipatory and post-death grief processes.
• Develop and implement individualized bereavement care plans using evidence-based practices, facilitating support through individual, family, and group sessions (in-person, virtual, or telephonic).
• Collaborate across departments and community partners to deliver grief-related programming, workshops, memorial services, and educational materials.
• Document services accurately in EMR systems and track psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual changes to ensure consistent, high-quality care and follow-up.
• Support team development by mentoring interns, leading educational initiatives, and participating in committees, crisis support, and special projects to strengthen grief care across the continuum.

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Qualifications

Come As You Are

• At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability