Bereavement Clinician, Hospice Home Care
Description
Wage Range: $79,456 - $129,501 per year
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Who We Are
Awarded Employer of the Year 2022 from the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) EvergreenHealth Hospice is proud to provide the highest quality of life possible for our patients. Collaboration is key to the best possible patient experience and our interdisciplinary teams are adept at balancing symptom management and all the varied needs of a family anticipating the loss of a loved one.
Awarded Employer of the Year 2022 from the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) EvergreenHealth Hospice is proud to provide the highest quality of life possible for our patients. Collaboration is key to the best possible patient experience and our interdisciplinary teams are adept at balancing symptom management and all the varied needs of a family anticipating the loss of a loved one.
Our Team
As an interdisciplinary team we work together to enrich the health and wellbeing of every life we touch. Our care teams are composed of the following:
As an interdisciplinary team we work together to enrich the health and wellbeing of every life we touch. Our care teams are composed of the following:
- Physicians-The patient’s Attending Physician continues to provide oversight of care and Hospice Physicians consult with hospice staff and the attending physician.
- Nurses (RN or LPN)
- Social Workers
- Certified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides)
- Spiritual Care (Chaplains)
- Pharmacists
- Trained Volunteers- offer companionship for patients and respite for families
Job Summary:
Plans, develops, and evaluates the Hospice Grief and Bereavement Program in accordance with the Hospice Conditions of Participation. Responsible for developing Hospice bereavement plans of care and for coordinating and overseeing the implementation of those plans. Responsible for all training, education and development of educational materials related to grief and bereavement in the Hospice program. Collaborate with the Hospice Volunteer Coordinators to train, supervise, evaluate and support the Hospice bereavement volunteers. Is an active member of the Hospice Leadership Team and the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.
Plans, develops, and evaluates the Hospice Grief and Bereavement Program in accordance with the Hospice Conditions of Participation. Responsible for developing Hospice bereavement plans of care and for coordinating and overseeing the implementation of those plans. Responsible for all training, education and development of educational materials related to grief and bereavement in the Hospice program. Collaborate with the Hospice Volunteer Coordinators to train, supervise, evaluate and support the Hospice bereavement volunteers. Is an active member of the Hospice Leadership Team and the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.
Primary Duties:
- Assesses grieving individuals/families, conducts individual and family sessions, and facilitates and conducts grief and bereavement support groups.
- Develop goals and objectives in coordination of bereavement services.
- Develops bereavement plan of care for each identified client based upon bereavement assessment and clinical judgment.
- Develops and implements annual Quality Improvement Plan for bereavement services in conjunction with overall Quality Improvement Plan for Hospice.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
License, Certification, Education or Experience:
REQUIRED for the position:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or other health-related field
- One of the following credentials is required: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Associate License: Social Worker Associate License (LSWAA) or (LSWAIC), Associate Mental Health Counselor (AMHC) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
- Current Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurability
- 2 years of experience in Social Work, Counseling or other health-related field, preferably experience with working with people who are grieving or in a hospice program
- Knowledge of current best practices for working with bereaved adults and children in both individual and group settings
- Provision of services in non-traditional settings including but not limited to facilities, community settings, or homes, within the boundaries of Snohomish and King Counties
- Maintains certification in Healthcare Provider BLS
DESIRED for the position:
- 1 year experience in program coordination in a healthcare setting
- Experience in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation
Benefit Information:
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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
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This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW. Union membership is optional.