Compassionate Bereavement Coordinator — Grief Support Lead

Optum; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Elite Hospice, part of the LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, seeks a Bereavement Coordinator to supervise bereavement services for patients and families. You will deliver compassionate care, conduct home visits and phone support, and maintain detailed documentation and risk assessments.

Responsibilities include creating care plans, coordinating 12 grief support sessions annually, and ensuring services reflect diverse needs. A valid driver's license and CPR eligibility are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in grief and loss 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.

Skills

Experience in grief counseling

Job description

Elite Hospice, part of the LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, seeks a Bereavement Coordinator to supervise bereavement services for patients and families. You will deliver compassionate care, conduct home visits and phone support, and maintain detailed documentation and risk assessments.

Responsibilities include creating care plans, coordinating 12 grief support sessions annually, and ensuring services reflect diverse needs. A valid driver's license and CPR eligibility are preferred.