Supervisor, Bereavement Services

Chapters Health System•Falls Church, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bereavement Services Supervisor (BVSS) provides programmatic oversight for the affiliate’s Bereavement Programs and provides clinical counseling expertise and programmatic consultation to Bereavement Counselors, members of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and the community, including the adult bereavement program and the program for grieving children.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work (CSWE accredited), Counseling, or related field
Florida LCSW, LMHC or LMFT
Minimum of four (4) years of related experience
Minimum of up to one (1) year of supervisory/lead experience
Experience related to the concepts and practices of death and dying with children and adults
Experience in children, family, and group modalities and intervention
Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
Able to remain calm and professional and trouble shoot and manage children/family crisis situations
Ability to effectively communicate in English (written and verbal)
Intermittent Driver – Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy.
Ability to travel off-site to meet business needs
Ability to work evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Social and Volunteer Services Manager for provision and operation of the adult and children’s bereavement programs.
Develops and maintains required Bereavement database, records and files, in a manner reflecting timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and legibility.
Maintains focus on programmatic overview and development, support, and supervision of volunteer staff for Bereavement Department and Children’s Grief Center.
Assists Social and Volunteer Services Manager to maintain and enhance bereavement programs, including groups, camps, and other special events and programs within the department.
Assesses bereavement care needs of survivors (i.e., adults, children, and families) in accordance with operational guidelines established for the department.
Provides clinical oversight for support group meetings, including supervisory, debriefing, and educational sessions for Grief Center volunteers; provides back-up to Bereavement Specialists.
Provides follow-up with clients and refers to community agencies for additional assistance.
Provides appropriate bereavement training, case management, consultation, education and supervision for staff, students, and volunteers assigned to the department.
Performs other duties as assigned.