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Aftercare Coordinator

Halethorpe, MD ยท On-site

$64K - $72K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Infinite Legacy's Aftercare Coordinator will provide psychoeducational grief support services to the family members of Infinite Legacy donors, donors in spirit, and families of potential donors.

Develops, organizes and delivers grief support groups either independently or in association with other grief support resources in the community. * Maintains a resource library of materials ...

Develops, organizes and delivers grief support groups either independently or in association with other grief support resources in the community. * Maintains a resource library of materials ...

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How much do grief jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for grief in the United States is $31.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $35.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a grief counselor?

Grief counselors are trained professionals who help individuals cope with the emotional, mental, and physical responses to loss, such as the death of a loved one. They provide support, guidance, and therapeutic interventions to help people process their grief and find healthy ways to adjust to life after loss. Grief counselors may work in hospitals, hospices, mental health clinics, or private practice, and often tailor their approach to the unique needs of each client.

What are some common challenges faced by grief counselors in supporting clients through bereavement?

Grief counselors often encounter the challenge of navigating a wide range of emotional responses, from deep sadness to anger or guilt, which can vary greatly between individuals. Building trust and rapport with clients who may initially be resistant to discussing their feelings is another common obstacle. Additionally, maintaining professional boundaries while providing empathetic support and managing one's own emotional well-being are essential for long-term success in this role. Collaboration with other healthcare professionals and family members is frequently necessary to ensure comprehensive support for clients.

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

To thrive as a Grief Counselor, you need a background in psychology, counseling, or social work, often supported by a relevant degree and state licensure. Familiarity with therapeutic modalities, grief assessment tools, and electronic case management systems is typically required. Exceptional listening skills, empathy, and emotional resilience help individuals stand out in this role. These competencies are essential for providing effective support to clients coping with loss and guiding them through the grieving process.

What is the difference between Grief vs Bereavement Counselor?

AspectGrief
DefinitionThe emotional response to loss or death
FocusEmotional processing of loss
Work EnvironmentPersonal, emotional, often private settings
Required CredentialsVaries; may include counseling certifications or psychology background

Grief refers to the emotional response experienced after a loss, while a Bereavement Counselor is a professional who provides support and guidance to individuals coping with loss. The counselor helps clients process their grief, offering therapy and resources. Although both involve understanding grief, the key difference is that grief is an emotional state, whereas a Bereavement Counselor is a role focused on assisting others through that emotional process.

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Infographic showing various Grief job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,571 per year, or $31.5 per hour.

Psychologist - Grief-Generalist

Kaiser Permanente

Fairfield, CA โ€ข On-site

$90K - $125K/yr

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Job description

Job Summary:

Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present themselves from psychiatric evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs. Collaborates with treating physician, psychiatric and allied health professional team to plan and direct each individual members treatment program.


Essential Responsibilities:

  • Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness. Participates in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs. Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. Instructs and counsels patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to prescribed medication regimens, within the scope of practice. May administer specialized therapeutic procedures, as appropriate.  Provides appropriate support to members family. May develop and conducts psychoeducational classes and groups.
  • May conduct psychological assessments, including test administration, interpretation, and recommendations. Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records. Charts members treatment and progress in accord with state and NCQA regulations and in keeping with accepted community standards. May be required to participate in the department on-call rotation.
  • Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice. Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment. May develop, implements, and evaluates behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in a variety of settings, including primary care. Provides consultation to other care providers and health educators on matters relating to mental health, health psychology and behavioral medicine. Provides clinical supervision to psychology doctoral interns, psychology postdoctoral residents, and other mental health trainees/fellows as necessary.
  • May supervise Post Masters Fellows, Associate Clinical Social Workers, Associate Marriage Family Therapists or Associate Professional Clinical Counselors as needed if supervision course is completed.
  • May provide appropriate support to members family, including explanation of treatment, instructions in how to support treatment and interventions to increase acceptance of and adherence to treatment, at members request.
  • Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment to include referral of the member and/or members family to external resources, as appropriate. Participates in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation.
  • Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

  • N/A
Education

  • PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an accredited college or university.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Psychologist License (California) within 6 months of hire
  • Psychologist License (from any state) required at hire
  • National Provider Identifier required at hire
Additional Requirements:

  • Must be familiar with DSM-V as a means of diagnosis.
  • Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
  • May be required to participate in the department on-call rotation.
  • Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and psychotherapy research methods.
  • Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social functions that contribute to mental health.
  • Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans.
  • Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy.
  • Professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities.
  • Commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic.
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.
  • Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations and APA standards as it related to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality.
  • Previous clinical responsibilities to include psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy.
  • Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration and interpretation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.
  • Demonstrated experience in psychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, & families, including administering & writing up psychological testing & assessment batteries preferred.
  • Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities, preferred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic, preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner, preferred
  • Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans, preferred.
  • Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy, preferred.