Grief Counselor

Location Address:

2350 26th St NW
Owatonna, MN 55060


Date Posted:

June 27, 2025

Department:

78007474 Bereavement

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

20

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

At Allina Health, we are All Together Better. We believe in the holistic care of our patients, which includes attending to their spiritual and emotional well-being. As a grief counselor, you will play a pivotal role in providing compassionate support and guidance to patients, families, and staff during some of life's most challenging moments.

Key Position Details:

• 0.5 FE (40-hours per 2-week pay period)

• Day/Evening shifts

• No weekends

Job Description:

Develops and implements bereavement care plans. Provides counseling and support to internal and external customers. Serves as a member and active participant with the interdisciplinary team.

Principle Responsibilities

• Develops and implements bereavement care plans for patients and families.
• Counsels.
  • Provides counseling to family members of patient.
  • Conducts home visits, assessments and provides support before and after patient death.
• Participates on interdisciplinary Hospice team.
  • Provides support to staff.
  • Leads team in death discussions.
  • Leads Remembrance ritual.
  • Attends case consultations.
  • Participates in the orientation of new employees and volunteers.
• Plans and facilitates therapeutic support groups and retreats.
  • Collaborates in program development.
• Educates.
  • Provides grief education to internal and external partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Spiritual Direction or
• 2 to 5 years experience in counseling, social work, spiritual care

Licenses/Certifications

• Ordained Minister in lieu of Master's degree required
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $30.39 to $41.65 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.