Bereavement Counselor | Center for Hope & Healing
Master's
Job Details: Job Location: Topeka, KS 66606, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day, Midland Care Connection
Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization in Topeka, Kansas, dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas.
Center for Hope & Healing
Midland Care Connection’s Center for Hope & Healing provides compassionate grief and loss support for individuals, families, and children coping with the death of a loved one. The program offers individual and group counseling, family support, and specialized services such as children’s grief groups, Healing Hearts Grief Camp, and seasonal programs like Surviving the Holidays. Many services are offered at no cost or on a sliding fee scale, with care provided by trained professionals in a supportive, healing environment.
Bereavement Counselor
Provides compassionate support to individuals and families who are coping with the death of a loved one. Through the Center for Hope and Healing, they help people process grief and loss by offering individual counseling, family sessions, and group support tailored to each person’s needs. Services are available for adults and children and typically include emotional support, education about the grieving process, and opportunities to share experiences in a safe, supportive environment. Midland Care’s grief services may be provided one-on-one, in groups, or through specialized programs like youth grief camps, and they are available to the community even if the loss was not connected to Midland Care’s hospice services.
Qualifications: Required
Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
Current licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Kansas (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
Experience providing counseling or support services to individuals and families
Strong knowledge of grief, loss, and bereavement processes
Ability to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care to diverse populations
Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Preferred
Specialized training or certification in grief and bereavement counseling
Experience working in hospice, palliative care, or end-of-life settings
Experience facilitating grief support groups
Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
Familiarity with community-based services and outreach programs
Bilingual or multilingual skills
What’s in it for you?
Health insurance options for employees and dependents
Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
Uniform Allowance Program
Appy Today!
Take the next step in making a meaningful difference—apply today to join our team as a Bereavement Counselor and help support individuals in the comfort of their own homes with compassion, skill, and dignity.
Midland Care Connection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization in Topeka, Kansas, dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas.
Center for Hope & Healing
Midland Care Connection’s Center for Hope & Healing provides compassionate grief and loss support for individuals, families, and children coping with the death of a loved one. The program offers individual and group counseling, family support, and specialized services such as children’s grief groups, Healing Hearts Grief Camp, and seasonal programs like Surviving the Holidays. Many services are offered at no cost or on a sliding fee scale, with care provided by trained professionals in a supportive, healing environment.
Bereavement Counselor
Provides compassionate support to individuals and families who are coping with the death of a loved one. Through the Center for Hope and Healing, they help people process grief and loss by offering individual counseling, family sessions, and group support tailored to each person’s needs. Services are available for adults and children and typically include emotional support, education about the grieving process, and opportunities to share experiences in a safe, supportive environment. Midland Care’s grief services may be provided one-on-one, in groups, or through specialized programs like youth grief camps, and they are available to the community even if the loss was not connected to Midland Care’s hospice services.
Qualifications: Required
Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
Current licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Kansas (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
Experience providing counseling or support services to individuals and families
Strong knowledge of grief, loss, and bereavement processes
Ability to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care to diverse populations
Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Preferred
Specialized training or certification in grief and bereavement counseling
Experience working in hospice, palliative care, or end-of-life settings
Experience facilitating grief support groups
Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
Familiarity with community-based services and outreach programs
Bilingual or multilingual skills
What’s in it for you?
Health insurance options for employees and dependents
Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
Uniform Allowance Program
Appy Today!
Take the next step in making a meaningful difference—apply today to join our team as a Bereavement Counselor and help support individuals in the comfort of their own homes with compassion, skill, and dignity.
Midland Care Connection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.