Bereavement Counselor

Compassus•Olympia, WA

32d•$31 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Providence at Home with Compassus is seeking a Bereavement Counselor for a full-time, day shift position. This role involves providing grief counseling and support to bereaved individuals and families, facilitating support groups, and assisting in assigned programs. The position is a collective bargaining role.

Requirements

Master's in counseling, psychology, social work, or pastoral studies, or equivalent experience.
3 years post-master’s experience (including internships).
1 year grief counseling for children and families.
2 years in healthcare services.
Proficiency in interpersonal communication and group facilitation.
Basic arithmetic abilities.
Proficient verbal and written communication in English; ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret business and professional materials.
Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and office equipment.
Organizational skills, teamwork, adaptability, prioritization ability, and experience with dying persons and families.
Required upon hire: Washington Marriage and Family Therapist License (Vendor Managed) OR Washington Mental Health Counselor License (Vendor Managed) OR Washington Mental Health Counselor Certificate (Vendor Managed) OR Washington Counselor Certified Adviser Certification (Vendor Managed) OR Washington Counselor Certified Certification (Vendor Managed) OR Washington Advanced Social Worker License (Vendor Managed) OR Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License (Vendor Managed) OR Washington Social Worker Certificate (Vendor Managed) OR Washington Behavioral Analyst License (Vendor Managed).

Nice To Haves

Crisis intervention training.
Clinical Pastoral Education.
Hospice experience.
Grief support group facilitation.
Counseling for psychological, social, and spiritual needs.

Responsibilities

Deliver individual and family grief support and counseling.
Co-facilitate bereavement support groups as needed.
Oversee bereavement program components and training.
Participate in community education on grief and bereavement.
Foster positive relationships within the team, agency, and organization.
Engage in education activities to improve knowledge and professional growth.
Ensure personal and environmental safety during duties.
Uphold a professional, supportive work environment.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of client and company information per HIPAA regulations.
Follow infection control policies, safety protocols, and disaster preparedness procedures.