Associate Bereavement Counselor

We are seeking an Associate Bereavement Counselor/Intern (post grad) for our Grief Counseling program. The Associate Bereavement Counselor/Intern works under supervision of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and provides individual and group counseling services to patients/families to address their emotional needs related to the impact of a terminal illness, loss, and grief.

Schedule:

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday; 8:30am - 5:00pm with some evening shifts

Location:

Onsite; Larkspur, CA office with additional coverage at our San Francisco, CA office; 1 day remote option

By the Bay Health follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.

Associate Bereavement Counselors provide individual, family, group, and school-based Grief Counseling to bereaved Hospice families and members of the community.

Associate Bereavement Counselors receive:

Weekly individual and group supervision meeting requirements of the BBS.

A wide range of applicable educational in-services and learning opportunities.

An hourly stipend and benefits

Extensive training in clinical documentation in an electronic medical record.

Development of Associate Bereavement Counselor's theoretical orientation in a supportive environment.

Professional counseling experience in a fast-paced medical agency

Prospective candidates must:

Hold a master’s degree from an accredited master’s degree Program in Counseling Psychology or Social Work. Appropriate registration with the BBS required.

1+ years of experience conducting on-going counseling preferred (virtually or in-person).

Be knowledgeable about Loss and Grief Counseling techniques.

Be able to commit to 24 hrs./week, including one evening per week, (on an intermittent basis), for a minimum of 18 months as well as travel to satellite sites, as needed.

Have availability which includes Wednesdays and either Mon. or Fri.’s. & the 1st Wednesday of each month.

Be proficient in basic Microsoft Office applications. Experience with documentation in an electronic medical record preferred.

Candidates bi-lingual in Mandarin are encouraged to apply.

Pay Range:

$30.00 - $36.00 hourly