Provides support to children, teens, young adults and their families facing challenges associated with illness or death through peer group facilitation, crisis intervention, community and school presentations/trainings/education and other events throughout the community.

About The Caring House:

When a family member or close friend dies, it is a frightening disruption in the lives of both children and adults. Death changes the way the entire family functions. Sometimes our children become “the forgotten mourners.”
The Caring House provides a safe place for children ages 3-18 and their families to cope with the death of a loved one and share their grief with others. We recognize that grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one. The duration and intensity of grief is unique for each individual. Within each of us is the natural capacity to heal, and acceptance and caring facilitate that healing process.

Highlights of our hospital system:

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if  you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

 Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Hospital Info: https://huntsvillehospital.org
• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home#benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al

Education Required:

Have background in counseling or psychosocial support with appropriate degree in child life, psychology, counseling, social work, or a health related area.

Education Preferred:

Advanced degree in child life, psychology, counseling, social work, or a health related area.

Experience:

Have a minimum of 2 year experience in clinical work or the equivalent in education and experience.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

Must have valid Alabama driver’s license and automobile liability insurance. 

Possess a high level of written and oral communication skills with a thorough knowledge of the dynamics of grief and bereavement.

Must be a good public speaker.