Hospice Bereavement Coordinator
About The Position
Explore opportunities with CHRISTUS VNA 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. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
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 CPR certification
- 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
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
Benefits
- a comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
