Sr. Bereavement Coordinator

University Health; San Antonio (TX); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University Health seeks a program leader for Anticipatory Grief and Bereavement within Supportive Care Services. The role integrates bereavement resources for patients, families, and staff, and supports staff wellbeing to prevent compassion fatigue.

The candidate should hold a bachelor’s or master’s in a related field and complete ACPE CPE units, with residency experience preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is highly recommended.

Competenze

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, chaplaincy or human services.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) required for chaplaincy; one-year clinical residency preferred.
• English/Spanish fluency is highly recommended.
• Licensure/certification in grief counseling or related Texas licensure preferred.

Mansioni

• Lead the Anticipatory Grief and Bereavement Program for patients and families.
• Collaborate with Supportive Care Services to integrate bereavement resources for families and staff.
• Provide self-care support to staff experiencing compassion fatigue.
• Support and maintain the Supportive Care Services and University Health mission, vision and values.

Conoscenze

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

English/Spanish fluency

Formazione

Bachelor's or master's degree in related field

ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 4 units

Descrizione del lavoro

Leads the Anticipatory Grief and Bereavement Program for Supportive Care Services’ patients and families enduring anticipatory grief or who have experienced the death of their loved one. Works with existing resources to integrate bereavement services for the benefit of families and staff. Provides self-care support to staff who may be experiencing compassion fatigue. Exhibits empathy, interpersonal skills and analytical ability to perform assigned duties in compliance with instructions from leadership in Supportive Care. Supports and maintains the Supportive Care Services and University Health mission, vision, and values.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's or master's degree is required in a related field such as social work, counseling, psychology, chaplaincy or human services. Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education through an ACPE accredited CPE center is required for chaplaincy. One-year clinical residency preferred. Previous experience in professional skills related to grief responses, grief assessment, grief intervention, cultural diversity, assessment/ intervention, critical incident stress debriefing, and group facilitation is required. English/ Spanish fluency is highly recommended.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Licensure or certifications in grief counseling (The American Academy of Grief Counseling (AAGC) or The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)) or related Texas state-specific licensure (LCSW, LPC) is required. Certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains, NACC, NAJC, CPSP, Spiritual Care Association, or other equivalent certifying body is preferred.Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support card is required.