Behavioral Health Counselor at Calvary Hospital

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

88307.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counseling, Support Groups, Bereavement, Educational Lectures, Workshops, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Spanish Fluency, Grief Camp Organization, Emotional Care, Spiritual Care, Physical Care, Team Collaboration, Community Engagement, Thanatology Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description For over 125 years, Calvary Hospital and Calvary @Home located in the Bronx, New York has been dedicated to the palliative care of advanced cancer and other terminally ill patients and their families. Through a caring, compassionate, philosophy of non-abandonment, the hospice provides a full spectrum of palliative services, including emotional, spiritual, and physical care. The hospice receives patients from referring institutions throughout New York City and the entire tristate area. When you come to Calvary Hospital, you're not just getting a job, you're joining a family. Benefits/Perks: Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and free days Pension (vested after 5 years of full-time or part-time service) Participation in 403 (b) Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Flex Spending, Transit Check Free On-Site Parking Requirements The Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for facilitating individual counseling sessions, support groups for bereaved children, adolescents, and adults; and educational lectures and workshops on bereavement for professionals in the community. The Behavioral Health Counselor will also assist in organizing, implementing, and participating in a summer grief day camp for children. Location : Bronx Campus Schedule: Day and Evening hours Salary: $84,926.04 - $88,307.17 Qualifications: Minimum of two years in related field. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Fluency in Spanish preferred. Exhibits an ability and attitude relative to the spirit of caring and tradition at Calvary Hospital as required by specific job duties and functions. Education: Master’s degree and license required in either Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Creative Arts Therapy. Certification in Thanatology preferred. COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged for all new hires prior to beginning employment at Calvary Hospital.

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for facilitating individual counseling sessions and support groups for bereaved individuals. They will also assist in organizing and participating in a summer grief day camp for children.