Calvary Hospital, Inc

Bereavement Coordinator

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Master of Social Work, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor required.
  • Specialized training in death and dying or related fields preferred.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in hospice care preferred.
  • Ability to commute across multiple territories to provide care.
  • Valid driver's license and vehicle required for patient visits, unless assigned exclusively to Manhattan.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential.
  • Demonstrates a caring attitude in alignment with Calvary Hospital's values.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and implement bereavement activities for hospice patients and families.
  • Provide psychosocial and bereavement counseling.
  • Engage in Bereavement Department programs and initiatives.
  • Ensure continuity of care across multiple territories.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
  • Document counseling sessions and track patient progress.
  • Support families through the grieving process.

Benefits

  • Accrued vacation, sick days, holidays, and free days.
  • Pension plan vested after 5 years of service.
  • Participation in 403(b) retirement plan.
  • Voluntary benefits including short-term disability and life insurance.
  • Free on-site parking available.
Full Job Description
Summary: The Hospice Bereavement Client- Coordinator coordinates the Hospice Bereavement activities, and provides psychosocial and bereavement counseling to the hospice patients and families and takes part in Bereavement Department programs

Requirements
  • Licensed Master of Social Work, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or License Mental Health Counselor required.
  • Specialized training in the area of death and dying preferred or related field.
  • At least two years of hospice experience preferred.
  • Position requires ability to commute to multiple territories to ensure continuity of care.
  • A valid driver's license is required.(This requirement does not apply to positions assigned exclusively to Manhattan territory)
  • A vehicle is required to commute to patients. (This requirement does not apply to positions assigned exclusively to Manhattan territory)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Exhibits and ability and attitude relative to the spirit of caring and tradition at Calvary Hospital as required by specific job duties and functions.


Education:
  • Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling


Salary: $89,712.81/ annually

Benefits
    • Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and free days.
    • Pension (vested after 5 years of full-time or part-time service)
    • Participation in 403 (b)
    • Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Flex Spending, Transit Check.
    • Free On-Site Parking

About Calvary Hospital, Inc

Calvary Hospital, Inc is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides palliative care to adult patients with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. The hospital was founded in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of New York and is located in the Bronx, New York. Calvary Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and is a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. The hospital has a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains who work together to provide compassionate care to patients and their families. Calvary Hospital also offers a range of support services, including bereavement counseling and spiritual care.
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