Hospice Bereavement Coordinator

UnitedHealth Group•Cottonwood, AZ

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Northern Arizona Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As a Bereavement Coordinator, you will supervise the provision of bereavement services that reflect the needs of patients and their families. You will demonstrate proficiency in providing bereavement services to individuals of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, social classes, spiritual beliefs, and mental/emotional statuses, as evidenced by observation and EGSS scores.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, Pastoral Counseling, OR equivalent education/training per state regulations
Experience in grief and loss counseling
Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, Pastoral Counseling
Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Establishes a Plan of Care addressing bereavement needs, detailing services and frequency up to 13 months post-patient death
Demonstrates active listening and provides impactful suggestions during phone and home visits within LHC guidelines
Leads and coordinates at least 12 Grief Support Group sessions per year
Maintains Bereavement Binder with information and attendance sheets from various events and presentations
Provides individualized and compassionate care for each bereaved, documented in Visit Notes, Bereavement Risk Assessment, Care Plan, and EGSS scores