Bereavement Counselor, Hospice
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Sutter Health as a Bereavement Counselor, Hospice – Days, M-F in United States. We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay Position Overview: Successful candidate will have experience in Bereavement Counseling.
Requirements
- pressure and changing priorities and be able to deal with potentially conflicting demands. Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with clients and co
- Friday, Variable Weekend Requirements: Occasionally
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $47.21 - $63.73/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sutter Health in United States.
Key Skills
Key Responsibilities
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Bereavement Counselor, Hospice at Sutter Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Bereavement Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Bereavement Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Bereavement Counseling position at Sutter Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Sutter Health lists compensation for this physician position at $47k to $63k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $63000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($47k–$63k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Bereavement Counseling, Hospice Care, Grief Dynamics, Psychosocial Implications, Computer Skills, Detail-Oriented, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Bereavement Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: The successful candidate will provide bereavement counseling services to the families and caregivers of hospice patients, ensuring services align with the interdisciplinary plan of care and organizational objectives. This required hospice service is provided for up to one year following the patient'...
Benefits package: Yes. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Bereavement Counseling physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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