The Palliative Care Counselor (PCC) provides holistic psychosocial support to patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses and their families as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, developing care plans, and offering emotional support and education on symptom management.
The PCC assesses family dynamics, manages crises, mediates conflicts, and identifies legal documentation such as advanced directives and guardianship.
They work collaboratively with chaplains and social workers to prepare families for bereavement support.
Must adhere to organizational policies, maintain current knowledge through ongoing education, and attend required meetings and training.
Position requires 50-75% travel to patients’ residences, reliable transportation, and physical ability to perform duties, including lifting and mobility tasks.
Qualifications include a master’s degree in counseling or related field, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and appropriate licensure (e.g., LMFT, LPC, LCSW).
Preferred certification is in palliative care.
Skills needed include strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and customer service abilities, as well as basic computer proficiency.
Physical demands involve occasional standing, walking, sitting, bending, and lifting up to 20 lbs.