Bereavement Counselor

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In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities. 

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.    

Bereavement Counselor plans, develops and delivers a variety of services to bereaved families/survivors of deceased CHI Franciscan Health . (CHI-FH) Hospice patients in accordance with professional standards and the established Bereavement Plan of Care. A Counselor Bereavement Lead provides support to families using a variety of therapeutic techniques to help them adjust to the loss of a loved one and short-term counseling provided may be on an individual or group basis. Work involves: 1) assessing/reassessing needs and developing/modifying the formal bereavement Plan of Care; 2) delivering education and leading group sessions with regard to grief and loss; and 3) providing consultation/guidance to

interdisciplinary team members with regard to bereavement needs and services. An incumbent also identifies appropriate community resources and assists families in identifying/developing support systems to assist families to cope and move forward in a healthy direction.

Education/Work Experience requirements:

Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field (e.g. sociology, psychology, counseling, etc.) and two years recent related

work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities preferably in a healthcare setting. MSW is preferred.