Bereavement Care Coordinator — Lead Grief Support

UnitedHealth Group; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase plan

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Bereavement Coordinator to supervise bereavement services and ensure culturally competent support for patients and families. You will assess needs, develop plans of care, and document in Visit Notes, Risk Assessments, and Care Plans within EGSS scoring guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, grief counseling experience, and reliable transportation. Master’s degree and CPR certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, Pastoral Counseling, OR equivalent.
• Experience in grief and loss counseling.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Grief counseling experience

Active listening

Case coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, Pastoral Counseling, OR equivalent

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, Pastoral Counseling

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Bereavement Coordinator to supervise bereavement services and ensure culturally competent support for patients and families. You will assess needs, develop plans of care, and document in Visit Notes, Risk Assessments, and Care Plans within EGSS scoring guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, grief counseling experience, and reliable transportation. Master’s degree and CPR certification are preferred.