Become a Clinician Facilitator with Sharing Kindness
We’re holding training for individuals interested in becoming clinician facilitators for our peer grief support groups. You are needed to provide compassionate support to families and individuals grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. We are looking for Master’s-level and licensed clinicians willing to companion children and adults through their unique grief journeys.
View our updated list of peer grief support programs.
Job description
Following completion of Sharing Kindness Peer Support Group Training, clinicians will:
- Understand and implement Sharing Kindness’s model of peer grief support
- Commit to facilitating peer support groups during the academic year
- Maintain physical and emotional safety for group participants and volunteers
- Oversee the trained volunteer co-facilitator and provide pre-group planning and post-group debriefs
- Respect the confidentiality of all participants except in cases of suicidal or homicidal ideation, child abuse as defined by state statute, and coming to the group under the influence. Address safety concerns immediately with the Lead Clinician.
Expectations
- Respect the confidentiality of all participants except in cases of suicidal or homicidal
ideation, child abuse as defined by state statute, and chemical dependency on the part
of any group participant. If identified by volunteers, these concerns will be reported to
the clinician BEFORE the post-group debrief to ensure the family’s safety - Address safety concerns with Lead Clinician or the Executive Director
- Ensure the safety of participants at all times
FAQs
Why is it important?
Sharing Kindness wouldn’t exist without clinicians. Your caring presence and willingness to be with children, teens and families is the cornerstone of the grief support we offer.
What is a clinician facilitator?
A clinician facilitator is a 1099 contractor of Sharing Kindness, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit. The clinician leads peer grief support groups with our volunteer co-facilitators. Sharing Kindness provides these services free of charge to our Cape & Islands community.
Why do I need to be trained?
Clinicians are required to attend our two-day weekend training which enables them to understand what it means to be grief-informed and identify possible grief biases.The training helps participants gain a clear understanding of our foundational models, and approach to peer grief support. Through learning and practicing the essential skills of awareness, reflection and facilitating activities, clinicians are better able to understand their roles and explore the dynamics of child, teen and adult grief.
What are the benefits of becoming a clinician facilitator?
This position offers a rare opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people who are grieving. Together we companion participants on their grief journey, through empathic connection, building community and fostering resilience.
Things to consider
Please consider the following before you decide to join our clinician facilitator team:
- If you have experienced the death of a significant person in your life within the last year, we ask you to discuss this with us before applying. The required training can be an intense experience for those who are newly bereaved.
- After the training, you will need to complete a Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) form.
- Are you able to make a long-term commitment?
- What days and/or evenings are you available?
- What age group would you prefer?
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Join our next 2-day training session:
Saturday, April 12-Sunday, April 13
8:45 AM – 4 PM
Sharing Kindness
940 Main St., South Harwich, MA