Bereavement Coordinator - Hospice

at LHC Group Inc. in Twin FallsTwin Falls, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Company Overview:
We are hiring for a Bereavement Coordinator.

At Idaho Home and Hospice, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy themeaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
employee wellness programs
flexibility for true work-life balance
holidays & paid time off (for Full Time hours)
continuing education & career growth opportunities
company-wide support & resources tohelp you achieve your goals
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!  Essential Functions:
Qualified professional who supervises the provision of bereavement services reflective of patient and family needs. Establishes a Plan of Care that addresses bereavement needs with clear delineation of services to be provided and frequency of service delivery up to thirteen (13) months following the death of the patient.
Plans, directs, organizes and coordinates all bereavement activities such as the assessment and follow bereaved for 13 months during bereavement period in a manner that is meaningful to the clients served on a daily basis.
Completes (or evaluates if completed by another qualified member of the IDG) an initial bereavement assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 (five) days of admission, including documentation of findings, type of bereavement services to be offered and frequency of those services in the clinical record as needed with each new submission.
Participates with the Interdisciplinary Group in development of the bereavement plan of care at the beginning of the patients admission with ongoing participation including documentation of individualized plan and actions in the clinical record on an as needed basis but no less than every two weeks.
Supervises the implementation of an individualized bereavement plan of care and bereavement counseling, if desired by patient/family, both before and after the patient's death on as needed basis..
Conducts or assists with community education programs and grief support groups presenting information regarding the process of grief on daily or as needed basis. Education & Experience:
Experience:6 months

Education Desired

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, Pastoral Counseling or the documented equivalent in education, training or experience per state regulations.
Experience Requirements

Experience in working with people
Skill Requirements

Excellent writing and presentation skills.

Current CPR certification required.

Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.

Idaho Home and Hospice is part of the LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: "It's all about helping people."
families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: "It's all about helping people."

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.