Bereavement Coordinator
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Bereavement Coordinator to lead our grief support services and provide vital emotional assistance to families and individuals navigating loss. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by coordinating bereavement programs, delivering therapeutic support, and fostering healing within our community. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of clinical expertise, empathetic communication, and a proactive approach to grief counseling, ensuring that each person receives personalized care during their most challenging moments. This paid position is integral to our holistic hospice care team, emphasizing patient-centered support and emotional resilience.
Requirements
- Proven experience in clinical counseling or social work within hospice or palliative care settings is essential.
- Demonstrated expertise in grief counseling, trauma response (including PTSD care), crisis management, and behavior management techniques.
- Familiarity with medical records systems and medical documentation standards—especially HIPAA compliance—is required.
- Ability to perform diagnostic evaluations using medical terminology within inpatient or outpatient settings; experience in special education or working with individuals with disabilities is advantageous.
- Experience with counseling individuals and/or groups.
- A qualified professional with experience or education in grief or loss counseling.
- Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
- The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Two years’ related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive bereavement programs tailored to diverse patient and family needs, including individual and group therapy sessions.
- Conduct thorough assessments of grief reactions, mental health status, and emotional needs using diagnostic tools aligned with ICD-10 coding standards.
- Provide evidence-based counseling modalities such as psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and grief counseling to support emotional healing.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to foster open dialogue, motivate positive coping strategies, and facilitate behavioral change.
- Coordinate crisis intervention efforts for families experiencing acute grief or trauma, ensuring timely access to mental health resources.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations, including detailed notes on patient care, assessments, and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including social workers and chaplains.
- Engage in clinical research initiatives related to grief and bereavement care to continually improve program effectiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
