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VITAS Healthcare

Manager Bereavement

Middlebury, CT · On-site

Qualified candidates must meet State and Federal qualifications for providing bereavement services. * Five years experience in a clinical setting preferred. * Experience and skill in dealing with the ...

VITAS Healthcare

Manager Bereavement

Fairfax, VA · On-site

Qualified candidates must meet State and Federal qualifications for providing bereavement services. * Five years experience in a clinical setting preferred. * Experience and skill in dealing with the ...

VITAS Healthcare

Manager Bereavement

Middlebury, CT

Qualified candidates must meet State and Federal qualifications for providing bereavement services. * Five years experience in a clinical setting preferred. * Experience and skill in dealing with the ...

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To excel as a Bereavement Manager, you should have experience in grief counseling, program coordination, and a relevant degree in social work, counseling, or psychology. Familiarity with case management software, bereavement support resources, and certifications such as Certified Bereavement Counselor are often beneficial. Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience set top performers apart in this role. These skills enable Bereavement Managers to provide compassionate support, coordinate services effectively, and guide individuals and families through challenging times.

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Bereavement Managers often encounter emotionally intense situations while supporting individuals and families coping with loss, which can be personally demanding. They must navigate varying emotional responses, cultural beliefs about grief, and occasionally mediate between family members with differing needs. To address these challenges, managers rely on regular supervision, peer support, and ongoing training in grief and trauma care. Many organizations also encourage professional development and self-care practices to ensure Bereavement Managers can maintain their own wellbeing while providing exceptional support to others.

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A Bereavement Manager oversees support services for individuals and families coping with loss, typically within healthcare, hospice, or funeral settings. They coordinate grief counseling, support programs, and resources to help people navigate the emotional and practical aspects of bereavement. Their role includes managing staff, developing support initiatives, and ensuring compassionate care for those experiencing loss.

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Bereavement Counselor, Harbor Hospice

HOSPICE OF MUSKEGON COUNTY

Muskegon, MI • On-site

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Bereavement/Grief Counselor - Harbor Hospice
Full Time, 32 hours per week - no holidays or weekends
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The bereavement counselor is responsible to plan and implement interventions to meet the needs of families/caregivers from Harbor Hospice for thirteen months following the death of the individual Hospice patient. The bereavement counselor may also assist in providing grief and loss services provided by hospice to the community-at-large for all age populations, including children.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES (other duties may be assigned)
  1. Always maintains the confidentiality of patient and employee information, both at work and off duty, and after the termination of employment. According to the agencies Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA regulations.
  2. Is knowledgeable and functional in computer applications including database, word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail system as required for the execution of the job.
  3. Knowledge of Hospice concept and philosophy
  4. Assesses the need for grief counseling and supportive services of the bereaved hospice caregivers and community referred bereaved clients
  5. Formulates, implements, evaluates and updates as appropriate the bereavement plan of care
  6. Provides bereavement counseling, information, and referral services to bereaved Hospice families
  7. Provides counseling and bereavement information and referral services to callers from the community
  8. Utilizes knowledge of community needs and resources to assist clients and to develop and expand hospice bereavement services
  9. Implements specialized bereavement services such as church-based bereavement training, Camp Courage, specialized education/support groups, memorial services, etc
  10. Meets productivity standards and targets as set by the agency and the clinical manager
  11. Directs and supervises the activities of volunteer staff involved in bereavement services including support groups, mailings, etc
  12. Develops and provides educational presentations on bereavement topics to staff, volunteers and the community-at-large

QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Graduate of a Master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
  2. Current State of Michigan Social Work License (LMSW or LLMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC or LPC).
  3. Current driver's license.
  4. Previous experience with grief and loss counseling preferred

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