Bereavement Counselor Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the bereavement counselor position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work related grief through one-to-one counseling, supervision of interns providing one-to-one counseling, and referral to community resources.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of basic typing skills, data entry and word processing software
• Active license in the state of Nevada for social work, MFT or certification in bereavement or related field
• Experience in working with patients / families dealing with grief, loss and emotional regulation
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine objectives for clients or patients
• NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), and/or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Experience Minimum of four units of clinical pastoral education
• Prior professional experience with grief and loss, and clinical counseling in hospice care or related field
• Perform other duties as requested by Clinical Manager or Coordinator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of hospice services

Please consider me for the bereavement counselor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work-related grief through one-to-one counseling, supervision of interns providing one-to-one counseling and referrals to community services.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Offers individuals of different philosophies and religious perspectives opportunities to discuss and share their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and values
• Assumes overall responsibility for the ongoing coordination of the community bereavement program
• Ensures comprehensive delivery and documentation of bereavement services
• Submits statistical information to CBISA
• Works in conjunction with the other bereavement staff to coordinate service delivery, including information sharing across regions
• Works in conjunction with volunteer coordinator to develop volunteer opportunities within the grief centers programs
• Identifies and prioritizes community bereavement needs and allocates resources appropriately
• Organizes and assumes responsibility for on site bereavement resource centers

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the bereavement counselor position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for bereavement/grief counseling and assessment services for bereaved family members or significant others during the 13 month period after the patient's death.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Bilingual English/Spanish as individual will be serving Spanish speaking families of patients who were on Sharp HospiceCare
• Bereavement counseling experience
• Current working knowledge of conditions of participation and hospice licensure regulations
• Perform other duties as requested by Hospice Administrator or Clinical Supervisor to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of hospice services
• Participates in and actively contributes to the Interdisciplinary Team’s review of patient/family bereavement plans of care
• Conducts individual, family and group counseling and evaluates outcomes
• Participate in the planning of bereavement events sponsored by Fairview Hospice
• Disseminate and compile evaluations after each series of groups

Please consider me for the bereavement counselor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for bereavement education and support for any hospice patient/family members who requests help as well as requests from the community and other individuals.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Participates in On Call rotation and provides Chaplain coverage at Hospice Home and Outpatient services, as assigned
• Updates bereavement assessment and bereavement plan of care throughout time of service
• Co-facilitates bereavement counseling group sessions and workshops to achieve effective grieving
• Conducts workshops and other education programs related to dying, death and bereavement
• Documents counseling provided in the client's clinical record in accordance with State and Federal regulations and Hospice policy
• Provides bereavement support (telephone, face to face, support groups, workshops) to community members as needed and as program needs allow
• Collaborates with Manager in the development of the Bereavement Support Program
• Acts as liaison with the Hospice Team when the Manager is not available

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the bereavement counselor position.

Previously, I was responsible for individual bereavement counseling as requested by bereaved family members.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Creates and maintains a community resource and referral list of support groups, agencies and therapists with expertise in the area of bereavement support
• May offer groups off site as needed for special populations
• May work with community practitioners to offer alternative groups and healing modalities specific to grieving community members
• Identifies clients whose needs require additional professional involvement and/or referral and refers appropriately
• Delivers bereavement educational services to community agencies and organizations
• Provides community education/training to community agencies and organizations as specific needs are identified
• Designs and implements curriculum on pertinent topics identified by hospice and the community
• Serves as a resource to community agencies and organizations to plan for and respond to crises and disasters