Hospice Bereavement & Grief Support Coordinator

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bereavement Coordinator at St. Bernards-Healthcare is responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the hospice bereavement program for families, caregivers, and community members experiencing grief.

This role provides grief support, education, resources, referrals, and follow-up services in alignment with hospice philosophy and regulatory standards. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary hospice team, the coordinator identifies bereavement needs, crafts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Psychiatric Nursing, Pastoral Care, Behavioral Health, or related field.
• -
• Equivalent combination of education and training may be considered when permitted by applicable state regulations.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, Psychology, Divinity, Pastoral Care, or related behavioral health discipline.
• Formal coursework or certification in thanatology, trauma-informed care, or clinical supervision

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the hospice bereavement program for families, caregivers, and community members experiencing grief.
• Provide grief support, education, resources, referrals, and bereavement follow-up services.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to identify bereavement needs and develop individualized bereavement plans.

Skills

Grief support

Active listening

Interpersonal communication

Crisis intervention

Confidentiality

Time management

EMR documentation

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Bereavement Coordinator at St. Bernards-Healthcare is responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the hospice bereavement program for families, caregivers, and community members experiencing grief.

This role provides grief support, education, resources, referrals, and follow-up services in alignment with hospice philosophy and regulatory standards. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary hospice team, the coordinator identifies bereavement needs, crafts