Bereavement Coordinator-Hospice

Presbyterian is hiring a Bereavement Coordinator to support Hospice team.

This position is responsible for assessing developing and implementing appropriate bereavement care plans that support the emotional, psycho-social and spiritual support and services before and after death of the patient and to assist with issues related to grief, loss and adjusting.

Per Required Need - Exempt: Yes
• Job is based at Presbyterian El Camino
• Work hours: Days

• Masters Degree in counseling, social work, psychology or other professional with documented evidence of training and experience in dealing with grief required.
• 3 yrs previous Hospital or Hospice experience required.
• Education Essential: Master Degree

• Provides post-death bereavement services to hospice families
• Provides grief support to community bereaved
• Participates in the bereavement program development
• Provides education and advocacy about grief, loss and bereavement to both hospice staff and the community
• Develops and distributes educational materials about grief, loss, and bereavement.
• Demonstrates understanding of definitions and principles of bereavement, loss, and grief
• Address high-risk needs.
• Assures timely ongoing assessment of individual bereavement needs.
• Appropriately assess bereavement needs and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, adapting the Plan of Care accordingly.
• Demonstrates timely, accurate, and appropriate documentation of bereavement contacts.
• Participates in IDT-Interdisciplinary Team
• Participates in other hospice clinical, operational committees

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and optional voluntary benefits.

The Employee Wellness Rewards Program encourages staff to engage in health-enhancing activities-like challenges, webinars, and screenings-with opportunities to earn gift cards and other incentives.

As a mission-driven organization, Presbyterian is deeply committed to improving community health across New Mexico through initiatives like growers' markets and local partnerships.

Founded in 1908, Presbyterian is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. With nearly 14,000 employees, it is the largest private employer in the state, serving over 580,000 health plan members through Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Commercial plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.