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MJHS

Bereavement Counselor

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$68K - $82K/yr

Bereavement counselors also engage in clinical training and supervision of bereavement intern and will assist when asked to support department functions and goals. * Effectively triages bereavement ...

MJHS

Bereavement Counselor

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

Bereavement counselors also engage in clinical training and supervision of bereavement intern and will assist when asked to support department functions and goals. * Effectively triages bereavement ...

MJHS

Bereavement Counselor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$68K - $82K/yr

Bereavement counselors also engage in clinical training and supervision of bereavement intern and will assist when asked to support department functions and goals. * Effectively triages bereavement ...

NorthBay Health

Human Resources Intern

Fairfield, CA · On-site +1

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

The intern will have to opportunity to meet, interact, observe and be exposed to real-life business ... bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible ...

NorthBay Health

Intern

Fairfield, CA · On-site

$22.28/hr

The intern will have to opportunity to meet, interact, observe and be exposed to real-life business ... bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible ...

Caltech

OTTCP Summer Intern

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Job Summary The OTTCP summer intern will contribute to a range of new and ongoing initiatives ... bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have ...

Taulia

Tax & Accounting Intern

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$25/hr

The intern works under close guidance and contributes to foundational tasks that enhance overall ... Sick Leave, Bereavement) Global Parental Leave Company issued equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc ...

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Accounting Intern

Roseland, NJ · On-site

... Intern to join our team. This role offers hands-on experience, the chance to strengthen our ... Part-time employees are eligible for PTO, sick leave, holiday pay, bereavement leave, 401(k), and ...

Giant Eagle

Pharmacy Intern

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$18.50 - $18.88/hr

Job Summary As a Pharmacy Intern, you'll be a key part of our team. You'll bring your skills and ... bereavement, vacation and paid holidays.

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Accounting Intern

Roseland, NJ · On-site

... Intern to join our team. This role offers hands-on experience, the chance to strengthen our ... Part-time employees are eligible for PTO, sick leave, holiday pay, bereavement leave, 401(k), and ...

Walmart

Pharmacy Pre-Grad Intern - WM

Hamilton, OH

$19.50 - $32.50/hr

Copy-paste correct JD from attached Intern s ✅ Step 2: Assignment Logic (IMPORTANT - multiple ... leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term ...

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How much do bereavement intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for bereavement intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Bereavement Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bereavement Intern, you need foundational knowledge of grief counseling, psychology, or social work, often supported by coursework or an academic background in these fields. Familiarity with case management systems, documentation protocols, and basic counseling tools is typically required. Compassion, strong listening skills, and emotional resilience help interns support clients coping with loss and collaborate effectively with professional staff. These skills are essential to provide sensitive, ethical, and effective support to individuals navigating the grieving process.

What are some common challenges faced by a Bereavement Intern, and how can they be managed?

Bereavement Interns often encounter emotionally intense situations as they support individuals and families coping with loss. A common challenge is learning to maintain professional boundaries while offering empathetic support. Managing emotional fatigue is essential; utilizing regular supervision, self-care strategies, and open communication with the bereavement team can help. Interns should also expect to collaborate closely with licensed counselors and social workers, gaining valuable experience in assessment, group facilitation, and care planning in a supportive environment.

What is the difference between Bereavement Intern vs Hospice Volunteer?

AspectBereavement InternHospice Volunteer
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding a degree in social work, psychology, or related fieldNo formal credentials usually required, but training provided
Work EnvironmentHospitals, hospices, or mental health facilities, often supervised by professionalsCommunity-based, providing companionship and support to patients and families
Employer & Industry UsageHospice organizations, healthcare providers, mental health agenciesHospice care providers, charitable organizations

While both roles involve supporting individuals facing end-of-life or grief, a Bereavement Intern typically works in clinical or institutional settings, focusing on grief counseling and support, often as part of their training. Hospice Volunteers usually provide companionship and emotional support directly to patients and families in hospice settings or at home, often without formal credentials. Both roles are vital in hospice care but differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.

What are Bereavement Interns?

Bereavement Interns are students or early-career professionals who work under supervision to support individuals and families coping with grief and loss. They typically assist in providing emotional support, facilitating support groups, and helping with administrative tasks related to bereavement services. Bereavement Interns often work in settings such as hospices, hospitals, counseling centers, or non-profit organizations. Their role is to gain practical experience in grief counseling and support while contributing to the care provided to those experiencing loss.
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Bereavement Counselor

Bereavement Counselor

MJHS

Manhattan, NY • Hybrid

$68K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Hybrid schedule: 4 days in office / 1 day remote.

MJHS is a large not-for-profit health system in the Greater New York area. Our range of health services include home care, hospice and palliative care for adults and children, rehabilitation and nursing care at Menorah, and the research based MJHS Institute for Innovation and Palliative Care. We also offer Elderplan/HomeFirst: health plans for Medicare and dual-eligible individuals. As a not-for-profit organization, many of our programs and services are made possible through the generosity of grateful families, corporate donors and grants, as well as our own employees.

At MJHS, quality care is our mission. We are committed to creating a workforce as diverse as our community. We have a great culture; we offer great benefits that include a work/life balance and competitive rates.

MJHS attracts individuals who see their work as a calling as well as a job. Professionals in every job category have stated that they appreciate being left to make their own decisions, are encouraged to voice their opinions, and are given the necessary breathing room to do their work with minimal supervision. Yet, at the same time, they feel that management and their co-workers are solidly behind them and readily accessible.

Our groundbreaking hospice and palliative care programs offer a significant difference when dealing with a life-limiting condition. We offer a broad range of services in the community or facility-based to help patients and their families ease the burden of managing a life-limiting illness or end of life care.

The Bereavement Counselor at MJHS will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the stages of grief and how it
manifests in a variety of ways for the bereaved such as emotionally, physically, socially, physiologically and spiritually.
As the grief process is unique, everyone’s adaptation to loss is different as is their ways of coping. The Bereavement
counselor will utilize their professional training and clinical expertise to ensure best practices in bereavement care post
death for up to 13 months to all identified primary caregivers. Some of the supportive therapeutic services include short
term individual, couple and family counseling, support groups specific to the type of loss experienced, annual memorial
services, check in calls and guidance to referrals and resources as needed. Familiarity with the hospice concept and its
implementation is required. Bereavement counselors also provide support and guidance in research initiatives, marketing
efforts, participates in agency wide committees, quality improvement initiatives, maintains a grief support role to hospice
staff and offer professional grief education to the community at large. Bereavement counselors also engage in clinical
training and supervision of bereavement intern and will assist when asked to support department functions and goals.
  • Effectively triages bereavement referrals to ensure appropriate level of intervention will be
    provided and collaboratively work routinely with the IDT members to meet the grief and loss needs of patients,
    family members and staff.
  • Facilitate the provision of bereavement programming and/or events along with direct care services:
    i.e.: individual, couples, children, family and group counseling services specific to the loss experienced.
  • Engage in process improvement activities to enhance the needs of program and organization.
  • Master’s Degree or PhD. in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, marriage or family counseling
  • Minimum of three to five years’ experience working in clinical social work, mental health clinic setting, hospice bereavement or senior case management and /or various health care settings
  • Preferred experience working with adult with complex trauma histories and PTSD symptomology and/or familiar with PTSD system approaches and PCTI based practices
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About MJHS

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Our range of health services include home care, hospice and palliative care for adults and children, rehabilitation and nursing care (Isabella & Menorah Center), and the research-based MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative Care. We also offer health plans for Medicare and dual-eligible individuals. As a not-for-profit organization, many of our programs and services are made possible, in part, through support to the MJHS Foundation. The generosity of grateful families, private and corporate donors and grants, as well as our own employees, support our specialized services not reimbursed by government programs or private insurance.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1907

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