Bereavement Coordinator

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

About The Position

Awarded Employer of the Year 2022 from the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) EvergreenHealth Hospice is proud to provide the highest quality of life possible for our patients. Collaboration is key to the best possible patient experience and our interdisciplinary teams are adept at balancing symptom management and all the varied needs of a family anticipating the loss of a loved one. As an interdisciplinary team we work together to enrich the health and wellbeing of every life we touch. Our care teams are composed of the following: Physicians-The patient’s Attending Physician continues to provide oversight of care and Hospice Physicians consult with hospice staff and the attending physician. Nurses (RN or LPN) Social Workers Certified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides) Spiritual Care (Chaplains) Pharmacists Trained Volunteers- offer companionship for patients and respite for families Job Summary: Plans, develops, and evaluates the Hospice Grief and Bereavement Program in accordance with the Hospice Conditions of Participation. Responsible for developing Hospice bereavement plans of care and for coordinating and overseeing the implementation of those plans. Responsible for all training, education and development of educational materials related to grief and bereavement in the Hospice program. Collaborate with the Hospice Volunteer Coordinators to train, supervise, evaluate and support the Hospice bereavement volunteers. Is an active member of the Hospice Leadership Team and the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or other health-related field
One of the following credentials is required: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Associate License: Social Worker Associate License (LSWAA) or (LSWAIC), Associate Mental Health Counselor (AMHC) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
Current Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurability
2 years of experience in Social Work, Counseling or other health-related field, preferably experience with working with people who are grieving or in a hospice program
Knowledge of current best practices for working with bereaved adults and children in both individual and group settings
Provision of services in non-traditional settings including but not limited to facilities, community settings, or homes, within the boundaries of Snohomish and King Counties
Maintains certification in Healthcare Provider BLS
Candidate's must live in WA state per business needs.

Nice To Haves

1 year experience in program coordination in a healthcare setting
Experience in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation

Responsibilities

Assesses grieving individuals/families, conducts individual and family sessions, and facilitates and conducts grief and bereavement support groups.
Develop goals and objectives in coordination of bereavement services.
Develops bereavement plan of care for each identified client based upon bereavement assessment and clinical judgment.
Develops and implements annual Quality Improvement Plan for bereavement services in conjunction with overall Quality Improvement Plan for Hospice.
Performs other duties as assigned.