Associate Bereavement Counselor

By the Bay Health•Larkspur, CO

4d•$30 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

By The Bay Health is seeking an Associate Bereavement Counselor/Intern (post grad) for its Grief Counseling program. Working under the supervision of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, the associate provides individual and group counseling to patients and families addressing emotional needs related to terminal illness, loss, and grief. Services include individual, family, group, and school-based grief counseling for bereaved hospice families and community members. The position is based onsite at the Larkspur, California office, with additional coverage at the Sonoma, California office and a one-day remote option. The stated schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evening shifts. Candidates must be able to commit to 24 hours per week, including one evening per week on an intermittent basis, for at least 18 months, and travel to satellite sites as needed. The pay range is $30.00–$36.00 per hour. The role provides weekly individual and group supervision that meets BBS requirements, educational in-services and learning opportunities, an hourly stipend and benefits, training in clinical documentation in an electronic medical record, support in developing a theoretical orientation, and professional counseling experience in a fast-paced medical agency. By The Bay Health follows CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited program in Counseling Psychology or Social Work.
Appropriate registration with the BBS.
Knowledge of loss and grief counseling techniques.
Ability to commit to 24 hours per week, including one evening per week on an intermittent basis, for a minimum of 18 months.
Availability that includes Wednesdays and either Monday or Friday, as well as the first Wednesday of each month.
Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to travel to satellite sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience conducting ongoing counseling, virtually or in person.
Experience documenting in an electronic medical record.
Bilingual ability in Mandarin.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling to patients and families regarding emotional needs related to terminal illness, loss, and grief.
Provide individual, family, group, and school-based grief counseling to bereaved hospice families and members of the community.
Work under the supervision of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
Travel to satellite sites as needed.