Grief Counselor

Brighter Days Family Grief Center; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighter Days Family Grief Center, a Minnesota nonprofit, seeks a Grief Counselor to provide individual and family counseling to youth, young adults, and adults. The role is hybrid, based in St. Paul or Eden Prairie with some work-from-home flexibility.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and Minnesota licensure (LPCC/LICSW/LMFT preferred). Experience in grief, loss, and related healthcare contexts is valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field; LPCC, LICSW, LMFT preferred.
• Minnesota license active in counseling or social work.
• Experience with grief counseling, trauma-informed care, and family systems work.
• Bereavement, serious illness, hospice, or palliative care experience beneficial.
• Hybrid role with in-person sessions in St. Paul or Eden Prairie and remote support when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct individual and family counseling sessions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation.
• Participate in team meetings and case consultations.
• Contribute to workshops, camps, retreats, and community education events.

Skills

grief counseling

trauma-informed care

family systems work

strong communication

active listening

crisis intervention

boundaries and confidentiality

hybrid work

telehealth familiarity

cultural responsiveness

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field

License: LPCC | LICSW | LMFT preferred

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Electronic health records

Job description

Brighter Days Family Grief Center is a nonprofit, family-focused grief center serving Minnesota families since 2016. As the only nonprofit Family Grief Center in the state, it provides free grief support resources, programs, and services for youth, young adults, and adults coping with the death or terminal diagnosis of a family member. The organization is staffed by experienced grief professionals committed to comprehensive care for the entire family and acts as a vital lifeline for those seeking support in times of anguish.

Brighter Days is a trusted partner to hospitals, hospices, schools, community foundations, and other nonprofits. Its services include grief counseling, support groups, wellness workshops, grief camps and retreats, financial and legal guidance, community events, and training and consultation for schools and businesses.

Role Description

The Grief Counselor is a contract, hybrid role based out of our St. Paul or Eden Prairie locations with some work-from-home flexibility. This role provides individual and family grief counseling to youth, young adults, and adults. Grief Counselors collaborate with internal team members and community partners to coordinate services, make referrals, and ensure families receive comprehensive support.

Day-to-day responsibilities include scheduling and conducting counseling sessions, maintaining accurate and confidential documentation, and participating in team meetings and case consultations. The counselor may also contribute to workshops, camps, retreats, and community education events as desired.

Candidates must live in Minnesota and have an active Minnesota professional license.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in grief counseling, trauma-informed care, and family systems work.
• Experience providing individual, group, and family support in community or clinical settings.
• Strong communication, active listening, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, uphold confidentiality, and navigate complex family dynamics.
• Comfort working in a hybrid environment, including in-person sessions in the St. Paul or Eden Prairie locations and remote support when appropriate.
• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field; LPCC, LICSW, LMFT preferred.
• Experience with bereavement, serious illness, hospice, or palliative care populations is highly beneficial.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners such as hospitals, schools, and nonprofits.
• Proficiency in basic documentation and electronic record-keeping; familiarity with telehealth platforms is an advantage.
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive, and gender-neutral practice when supporting diverse families.