Bereavement Coordinator

Intermountain Healthcare; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Murray, Utah, seeks a bereavement counselor to coordinate programs and provide direct counseling to families. You will work with the care team to plan events, educate staff and volunteers, and maintain the bereavement database.

The role requires two years of bereavement counseling and current licensure or chaplaincy certification. Hospital/hospice experience is preferred, with emphasis on culturally sensitive care.

Qualifications

• Two years of bereavement counseling experience in a clinical setting.
• Current RN or Social Worker licensure, or chaplaincy/grief counseling certification.
• Ability to educate staff and community members about bereavement processes.
• Experience in hospital, hospice, or palliative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates bereavement programs and events for a facility or service line.
• Provides counseling and psychosocial assessment for grieving families.
• Develops treatment plans and coordinates with the clinical team.
• Maintains bereavement records and communicates with community resources.

Skills

Bereavement counseling

Communication skills

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure

Social Worker licensure

Chaplaincy/grief counseling certification

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job Description:Coordinates bereavement program and the delivery of related services for a facility or service line, including coordination with community grief support groups and other community outreach events or programs. Provides direct counseling and support to patients and families as part of the bereavement program services.Job SpecificsApplication Requirements: Please upload a current resume that includes your work history and relevant licenses or certifications.Benefits Eligible: NoFTE: PRNShift: E veningsExplore what makes Intermountain a top employerJob EssentialsCoordinates bereavement programs and events for a facility or service line.Evaluates bereavement activities and services. Educates and trains program staff and volunteers, and community members in efforts to effectively address grief and loss in a timely and meaningful manner.Provides counseling and psychosocial assessment for grieving and soon to be bereaved families, and refers families to appropriate community agencies based on consultation and/or coordination with other related services.Coordinates site or service line programs such as maintaining the bereavement database, arranging for mailings or other communication, and event planning.With input from the applicable clinical team and family members, may develop treatment plan for appropriate intervention for patient/families. May coordinate with other team members on families? progress and changes in the plan of care, including participation in regular conferences with team members and supervisors. May prepare clinical and progress reports and record-keeping.Collaborates with management to better educate the community at large about the bereavement process and to raise the level of awareness of the communal obligation to those bereaved. Develops relationships with community bereavement resources.Communicates effectively and tactfully with clients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition.Stays current with bereavement literature and best practices. Performs research and attends trainings as appropriate.Assesses and implements local bereavement quality improvement initiatives.Minimum QualificationsTwo years of experience in bereavement counseling in an RN, Social Worker, chaplaincy or clinic grief counseling role.Current clinical licensure as an RN or Social Worker, or certification from a nationally recognized chaplaincy or grief counseling programPreferred Qualifications5 years previous bereavement counseling experience in a hospital, hospice, or palliative care environment.For pediatric facilities or service lines, 2 years minimum prior pediatric bereavement coordination experience.Interact with others requiring the employee to communicate information.Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.See and read computer monitors and documents.Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.Location:Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical CenterWork City:MurrayWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:0The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$34.26 - $53.96We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. 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