Bereavement Counselor | Center for Hope & Healing

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Job Location: Midland Care Legal Address - Topeka, KS, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Bereavement Counselor provides compassionate support to individuals and families coping with the death of a loved one through individual, family, and group counseling. They facilitate specialized grief programs and educate clients on the grieving process within a supportive, healing environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field and possess current licensure or eligibility for licensure in Kansas. Strong knowledge of bereavement processes and experience in providing counseling services are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Grief counselingCrisis interventionHospice careEnd-of-life careCase managementCommunity outreach

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 42% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings

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Living in Topeka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$207k
Typical market rent
$1,285/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Topeka, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Midland Care Connection

Hospitals and Health Care
Topeka, KS
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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