Sr. Bereavement Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

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.