Contract Position

Full Circle’s mission is to provide comprehensive, professional bereavement support to children, adults, families, and the community. Full Circle was started in September 2008 as a comprehensive grief resource center in the Richmond area to help meet the needs of grieving children (ages 3-18) and their families. The Center provides grief counseling groups, consulting services, and bereavement educational programs.  In fall 2018, Full Circle added individual counseling to our menu of services.

Job Description:  Seeking an experienced mental health clinician to facilitate an adult grief support group. Responsibilities include:

  • Facilitate 8-week counseling group for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one
  • Keep progress notes on each client after each group session
  • Provide bereavement educational information and appropriate referrals for members of group
  • Consult with children’s group leaders to implement a support plan for entire family
  • Provide clinical case management for each client during duration of 8-week group

Total Hours:  2-3 hours per week for 8 weeks. Groups meet in the evening from 6-7:30 PM, once a week for 8 weeks.

Work Experience Requirements: A minimum of two years of experience working with adults in a mental health setting.  Knowledge of the grief process (as related to adults and their families) is preferred.  Minimum of 3-5 years of experience facilitating groups. Candidate must have the ability to run groups in the evening, work in a team with other clinicians, and exhibit genuine kindness and compassion towards clients.

Education Requirements: Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or other related field is required.  A current license in a mental health field (i.e. LCSW, LPC, Licensed School Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist) is preferred.

To submit your resume and cover letter:

Allyson England Drake, M.Ed, CT

Executive Director

allyson@fullcirclegc.org