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Supervisor - Bridges Program

MultiCare Health System
paid time off
United States, Washington, Tacoma
603 South J Street (Show on map)
Dec 20, 2025

Where Kids and Families are Always First

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience.

Mary Bridge Children's multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We're continually recognized as a 'Top Children's Hospital' by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization.

FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Schedule: Variable

Position Summary

The Bridges Supervisor is responsible for developing, implementing, managing, supervising and coordinating the full range of comprehensive grief support services to children and families. Responsibilities include strategic planning, grant writing and reporting, programming, and coordination of Camp Erin. The Supervisor performs referral liaison work, site visits, presentations and supervision of Family Support Coordinators and Volunteers.

Responsibilities

Program Oversight & Development

  • Provide leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating grief and loss support services for children, teens, and families.
  • Ensure programming reflects evidence-based practices and is responsive to developmental, cultural, and family needs.
  • Monitor program outcomes, track service delivery data, and prepare reports for funders, partners, and leadership.
  • Collaborate with hospitals, schools, community organizations, and faith-based partners to strengthen referral pathways and community connections.

Clinical & Staff Supervision

  • Provide regular individual and group clinical supervision to staff, interns, and volunteers delivering grief and loss support.
  • Offer guidance on complex cases, ethical concerns, and trauma-informed approaches.
  • Support staff in maintaining professional boundaries and practicing self-care in emotionally demanding work.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing professional development opportunities.

Training & Education

  • Develop and facilitate training for staff, volunteers, schools, and community partners on topics related to grief, loss, trauma, and resilience in children and families.
  • Stay current with best practices in pediatric grief and bereavement and integrate into program design and staff development.

Family & Community Support

  • Oversee intake and assessment processes to ensure families receive appropriate support and referrals.
  • Serve as a resource for families navigating complex grief situations (e.g., sudden loss, suicide, homicide, medical trauma).
  • Ensure services are accessible, inclusive, and culturally responsive.

Administrative & Compliance

  • Manage program budget, staffing schedules, and resource allocation.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, grant requirements, and relevant state/federal regulations.
  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards of practice

Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field
  • 3-5 years of post-master's clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families impacted by grief, trauma, or loss

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

  • Mission-driven:Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve
  • Award-winning:Named 'Top Children's Hospital' for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on 'Top Doctors' lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune
  • Growing: New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026
  • Leading research:MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials
  • Employee-centric:MultiCare is consistently ranked among "America's Best Employers by State" by Forbes
  • Lifestyle:Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views
  • Explore our services atmarybridge.org

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $87,818.00 - $126,381.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

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