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Bereavement Counselor

Marian Regional Medical Center Santa Maria, California
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The posted compensation range of $32.08 - $46.51 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-395504 Employment Type Full Time Department Behavioral Health Hours/Pay Period 64 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm) Remote No Category Mental Health
Overview

Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services.


Responsibilities

About This Position

In keeping with the MMC healthcare philosophy the bereavement counselor is responsible for working with the medical social workers and bereavement volunteers to provide bereavement services to Marian Hospice families and those in our community that experienced a recent death or loss.

The incumbent makes initial contacts with bereaved and conducts weekly bereavement support group. As an employee of Marian Medical Center adherence to the mission and philosophy of the organization and to the ethical and religious directives for Dignity Health facilities will be expected.


Qualifications

Minimum Experience Required

At least 1 year experience facilitating a group (bereavement group preferred)

Knowledge/understanding of group dynamics Experience dealing with grief and loss

Experience with program development

Minimum Education Required

Minimum of a bachelors degree in social work or psychology.

Licensure Required

DRV LIC;CAR INS

Special Skills Required

Self-motivated and able to achieve results through good organizational skills;
Empathy to deal with newly bereaved.
Ability to make comfortable initial contact with newly bereaved after the death of a loved one

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
possess good interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and be a functional team member in a multidisciplinary clinical environment.

Training required

Completes orientation and competency assessment for hospice and/ or palliative care programs

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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