Hospice Journey Counselor [High Salary]
Company: Graham Healthcare Group
Location: Troy
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Graham Healthcare Group is hiring aHospice Journey Counselorto
join our dynamic team! TheHospice Journey Counselorwill provide
information, education, and support to patients, families, and
caregivers regarding end-of-life planning and care. Assist them in
the transition to Hospice care when the patient is both eligible
and appropriate for Hospice services This position will be in
ourTroy, MIoffice location. Hospice Journey CounselorJob
Responsibilities: • Manage Journey patient census and referrals for
the assigned area from Journey candidate list, Journey
Administrative Assistant, Customer Service, Clinicians, and other
sources • Review all assigned patient charts to determine
eligibility and appropriateness for the Hospice benefit and prepare
for conversations with the patient, family, and/or caregivers •
Make initial phone calls to all new Journey referrals to schedule
home visits as well as follow-up calls to maintain contact with the
patient and assess patient decline • Conduct patient visits for
building a relationship with the patient and/or family and in-depth
discussion of the hospice benefit when appropriate • Maintain
Journey patient charts, documenting all Journey visits and contacts
in Journey Visit/Phone call notes or as Coordination notes when
applicable • Build relationships with and maintain effective
communication with Clinicians to ensure effective collaboration for
addressing patient needs • Ensure that Journey charts are created
and maintained for each Journey patient • Meet and exceed if
possible, expectations for weekly patient visits, weekly patient
phone calls, and monthly transitions to hospice care • Assist
clinicians in a more accurate understanding of the philosophy,
goals, eligibility, and benefits of Hospice care • Assist the
Hospice and/or Home Health team in efficient transitions to Hospice
in whatever capacity may be needed, whether in extra visits, calls,
paperwork, or any other task Hospice Journey
CounselorQualifications/Requirements: •High school diploma/GED •
Prior home healthcare or relative work experience in the healthcare
industry preferred • Understanding of the hospice philosophy
preferred About Graham Healthcare Group: As an innovator in an
evolving healthcare world, Graham Healthcare Group has been
designing business and technology solutions to drive better care,
outcomes, and productivity within its own home health and hospice
companies for over 20 years. In the last several years, our
solutions have been successfully integrated across the healthcare
continuum. Join the Graham Healthcare Group and enjoy the following
benefits: - Competitive Pay: With opportunity for advancement -
Health and Welfare Benefits: Various medical, dental, and vision
insurance options for you and your family to choose from. -
Supplemental Benefits: Company paid life insurance and disability
benefits. Also, pre-tax FSA and HSA plans are offered. - Generous
PTO Packages. - Retirement: Save for your future with our company
offered 401k plan and pension. - Company-Paid Education Programs:
Grow your career by taking advantage of 50% discounts on tuition
for selected courses offered by Purdue and Kaplan. Benefits may
vary based on your employment status. NOTICE: Successful completion
of a drug screen prior to employment is part of our background
process, which includes medical and recreational marijuana. By
supplying your phone number, you agree to receive communication via
phone or text. By submitting your application, you are confirming
that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. JR
JR247706
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