Grief & Bereavement Expert Role - Build Your Practice in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This opportunity sits in a growing niche at the intersection of wellness, mental health education, and women-focused support platforms. Here's how it stacks up from a career perspective:
Compensation model: No salary data is provided — you set your own rates within platform guidelines. For experienced grief professionals, market rates for 1-on-1 coaching or consulting sessions typically range from $100–$300/hour depending on credentials. Since earnings depend on client bookings (which are not guaranteed), this is best treated as supplemental income rather than a primary revenue source, at least initially.
Skills developed:
- Virtual session delivery and online client communication
- Nonclinical grief education and psychoeducation frameworks
- Content creation (resource guides, transition checklists)
- Personal brand building via an expert profile on a growing platform
Market demand: Grief support and end-of-life coaching are high-demand, underserved areas. Building a presence on a women-focused platform can expand your referral network and visibility.
Green flags: Flexible, no minimum commitment; platform handles booking and payment logistics; legitimate credentials required (signals a quality-focused network).
Red flags: No guaranteed income; platform controls rate ceilings; this is not a pathway to traditional employment or benefits. The 15+ year requirement is high, positioning this for late-career practitioners seeking supplemental or winding-down work rather than those building a primary career.
Best suited for established practitioners looking to expand their reach digitally without building their own booking infrastructure from scratch.
Grief & Bereavement Expert (1099 Contractor)
Location: Remote
Engagement: Independent Contractor (1099) | Part-Time | Flexible
Experience Required: 15+ Years
Please apply through Sam's official Expert application (Workable applications will not be monitored):
https://samexpert.fillout.com/t/hnyTL2Mcwdus
About Sam (wearesam.co)
Sam is the Support Platform for Women™, connecting women with highly experienced, vetted professionals who provide practical guidance through life's personal and professional challenges.
Through focused, private Sessions lasting one hour or less, Sam Experts help women navigate difficult decisions, access trusted resources, and move forward with confidence.
The Opportunity
We're expanding our network of Grief & Bereavement Experts and seeking highly experienced grief educators, bereavement specialists, licensed professionals, hospice and palliative-care professionals, and other qualified practitioners.
We're recruiting professionals with deep expertise in one or more of the following specialties:
Specialties We're Recruiting For
Grief & Bereavement
- Navigating the loss of a spouse, partner, parent, or loved one
- Understanding grief and the changes that accompany loss
- Grief education and practical coping resources
- Navigating changes in family roles and responsibilities
- Finding appropriate support networks and community resources
Anticipatory Grief & End-of-Life Transitions
- Preparing for the loss of a loved one
- Navigating anticipatory grief
- Family communication during end-of-life transitions
- Hospice and palliative-care education and resources
- Supporting family caregivers through major transitions
Major Life Losses & Disruptions
- Navigating significant life changes and non-death losses
- Loss of identity, relationships, or long-held roles
- Rebuilding routines and support systems after loss
- Understanding life transitions and personal adjustment
- Finding practical ways to move forward following major disruption
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 15+ years of directly relevant professional experience in grief, bereavement, hospice, palliative care, or related specialties.
- Recognized professional credentials, certifications, licenses, or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
- Extensive direct experience supporting individuals and families through loss and major life transitions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-informed grief education and bereavement support.
- Exceptional empathy, communication skills, discretion, and professional judgment.
- Ability to provide educational guidance while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Relevant Professional Credentials
CT, FT, BCC, LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, licensed clinical psychologist (PhD/PsyD), recognized hospice or palliative-care qualifications, or equivalent relevant credentials.
Professionals with specialized experience in bereavement education, end-of-life transitions, and family support are especially encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do
- Deliver focused, private virtual Sessions lasting up to 60 minutes.
- Provide grief education, practical strategies, and trusted resources.
- Help clients navigate changes in responsibilities and daily routines following loss.
- Develop focused Session offerings within your area of expertise.
- Create actionable takeaways, including resource guides, transition checklists, and support plans.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Recognize when clients should be referred to appropriate clinical or crisis services.
Why Become a Sam Expert?
- Work remotely with flexible scheduling.
- Set your own Session rates and availability within platform guidelines.
- Showcase your expertise through your Sam Expert profile.
- Access integrated booking, scheduling, and payment tools.
- Connect with women navigating difficult life transitions.
- Opportunities to participate in Expert-led Events and Webinars.
Independent Contractor Terms
This is an independent-contractor opportunity, not traditional employment. U.S.-based Experts participate under 1099 arrangements.
Experts set their own Session rates within platform guidelines and are compensated for completed client bookings. Bookings and earnings are not guaranteed. Full marketplace terms are provided during the selection process.
Sam provides educational guidance, practical resources, and nonclinical support — not psychotherapy, diagnosis, crisis intervention, or mental health treatment.
How to Apply
We are seeking highly experienced, credentialed professionals with a minimum of 15+ years of directly relevant professional experience.
To be considered for the Sam Expert Network, please complete our official Expert application:
Apply here: https://samexpert.fillout.com/t/hnyTL2Mcwdus
Select Grief as your area of expertise and provide details about your professional background, credentials, and relevant experience.
All applicants must apply through the Sam Expert application form to be considered.
Learn more: https://app.wearesam.co/become-an-expert
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