Rate of Pay
$32.89/hour - $38.28/hour (Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions)

Reason For Posting
The posting is for a newly funded position

Who We Are
At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Hospice & Palliative Care Program.

How You Will Make an Impact
Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Hospice & Palliative Care, the Spiritual Care – Psychosocial Grief & Bereavement Clinician enhances the dignity and quality of life of clients, families, caregivers, and staff through the provision of compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care.

This role integrates spiritual care, psychosocial support, and clinical grief counselling within an interdisciplinary model of care. The clinician supports individuals and families experiencing grief, loss, and bereavement across diverse belief systems and worldviews, addressing emotional, spiritual, existential, and relational dimensions of care.

As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will provide evidence-based clinical interventions for individuals and groups experiencing complex grief and bereavement. You will collaborate with internal and external partners, contribute to coordinated care planning, and support quality improvement, research, and education initiatives.

All services are delivered in alignment with Ontario-regulated scopes of practice and professional standards, including those set by regulatory bodies such as OCSWSSW, CRPO, or CPO, as well as the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC/ACSS). The role requires adherence to Good Shepherd's Mission, Vision, and Values, while applying anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and culturally safe frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group grief and bereavement counselling

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments, including risk, consent, and complexity of grief

Address anticipatory, traumatic, complicated, and ambiguous grief

Integrate spiritual care, meaning making, and ritual in a culturally safe and non-impositional manner





Provide crisis intervention and time-limited counselling supports

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied professionals

Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and coordinated care planning

Provide consultation and education on grief, bereavement, and spiritual care to staff and learners

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with PHIPA and regulatory standards

Practice in accordance with skilled Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice

Engage in reflective practice, supervision, and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Deliver services in a dignified, respectful, and culturally competent manner aligned with Good Shepherd values

Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Good Shepherd policies

Ensure a safe working environment for clients, staff, and visitors

Report hazards, incidents, or safety concerns as required

Support program development, evaluation, and reporting initiatives

Participate in community engagement and stakeholder collaboration

Perform other duties as assigned to support the Hospice & Palliative Care Program

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Theology/Divinity with clinical spiritual care training along with any of the following:

– Master's degree in social work (MSW),

– Psychotherapy, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or

– Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE/SPE) or equivalent (minimum 2–4 units)

– Specialized training in grief, bereavement, trauma-informed care, and palliative care

Active registration in good standing with one of the following:

– Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

– College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

– College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO)

Certification or eligibility with CASC/ACSS considered an asset





Minimum 5+ years of clinical experience in grief, bereavement, palliative care, or mental health settings

Experience supporting individuals and families through death, dying, trauma, and complex loss

Experience working within healthcare, hospice, or community-based systems

Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic counselling skills (individual, family, and group)

Ability to apply trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally safe practices

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills

Strong ethical judgment, professional boundaries, and reflective practice

Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team

Strong organizational and documentation skills

High emotional intelligence and resilience in emotionally sensitive environments

Ability to work effectively in a primarily office-based environment with hybrid flexibility

Occasional evening or weekend work may be required

Comfort working in fast-paced settings with competing priorities and emotional demands

Experience supporting individuals in grief, trauma, and end-of-life contexts

Police clearance required in accordance with organizational policies

Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English is an asset

What We Offer

Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Staff recognition programs and access to EMPLOYEE & FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING workplace culture

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and provide HOPE

Join our team and be part of a group that values compassion, professionalism, and the importance of maintaining dignity and respect for all.

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden).

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📌 Spiritual Care – Psychosocial Grief & Bereavement Clinician (Ontario)
🏢 Good Shepherd Centres
📍 Ontario