Spiritual Care – Psychosocial Grief & Bereavement Clinician

Good Shepherd Centres•Hamilton, ON

3d•CA$39 - CA$44•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Hospice & Palliative Care, the Spiritual Care – Psychosocial Grief & Bereavement Clinician enhances the dignity and quality of life of clients, families, caregivers, and staff through the provision of compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care. This role integrates spiritual care, psychosocial support, and clinical grief counselling within an interdisciplinary model of care. The clinician supports individuals and families experiencing grief, loss, and bereavement across diverse belief systems and worldviews, addressing emotional, spiritual, existential, and relational dimensions of care. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will provide evidence-based clinical interventions for individuals and groups experiencing complex grief and bereavement. You will collaborate with internal and external partners, contribute to coordinated care planning, and support quality improvement, research, and education initiatives. All services are delivered in alignment with Ontario-regulated scopes of practice and professional standards, including those set by regulatory bodies such as OCSWSSW, CRPO, or CPO, as well as the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC/ACSS). The role requires adherence to Good Shepherd's Mission, Vision, and Values, while applying anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and culturally safe frameworks.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work (MSW), Psychotherapy, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Theology/Divinity with clinical spiritual care training
Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE/SPE) or equivalent (minimum 2–4 units)
Specialized training in grief, bereavement, trauma-informed care, and palliative care
Active registration in good standing with one of the following: Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), or College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO)
Minimum 5+ years of clinical experience in grief, bereavement, palliative care, or mental health settings
Experience supporting individuals and families through death, dying, trauma, and complex loss
Experience working within healthcare, hospice, or community-based systems
Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic counselling skills (individual, family, and group)
Ability to apply trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally safe practices
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
Strong ethical judgment, professional boundaries, and reflective practice
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
Strong organizational and documentation skills
High emotional intelligence and resilience in emotionally sensitive environments
Ability to work effectively in a primarily office-based environment with hybrid flexibility
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required
Comfort working in fast-paced settings with competing priorities and emotional demands
Experience supporting individuals in grief, trauma, and end-of-life contexts
Police clearance required in accordance with organizational policies

Nice To Haves

Certification or eligibility with CASC/ACSS considered an asset
Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English is an asset

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group grief and bereavement counselling
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments, including risk, consent, and complexity of grief
Address anticipatory, traumatic, complicated, and ambiguous grief
Integrate spiritual care, meaning making, and ritual in a culturally safe and non-impositional manner
Provide crisis intervention and time-limited counselling supports
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied professionals
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and coordinated care planning
Provide consultation and education on grief, bereavement, and spiritual care to staff and learners
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with PHIPA and regulatory standards
Practice in accordance with professional Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice
Engage in reflective practice, supervision, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Deliver services in a dignified, respectful, and culturally competent manner aligned with Good Shepherd values
Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Good Shepherd policies
Ensure a safe working environment for clients, staff, and visitors
Report hazards, incidents, or safety concerns as required
Support program development, evaluation, and reporting initiatives
Participate in community engagement and stakeholder collaboration
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Hospice & Palliative Care Program