**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 **Pay Range** $32.08 - $46.51 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.