Bereavement Support Specialist

3 days ago

Dallas, Texas, United States Children's Health Full time
Job Title & Specialty Area:

Bereavement Care Specialist

Department:

Family Support Services - Bereavement Care

Location:

Primarily Dallas, with flexibility to work from Plano as needed

Shift:

Full-time and part-time schedules available

Job Type:

On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children. We recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:

The Bereavement Care Specialist provides compassionate and evidence-based clinical bereavement support services to grieving families and staff members. This role involves comprehensive assessment of bereavement needs, planning and implementation of grief support services, administration of grief education, and provision of resources.

Bereavement Care Program:

The Bereavement Care Team at Children's Health provides support, resources, and education for grieving patients, families, and staff members. The team consists of a Program Manager and four Bereavement Care Specialists, who conduct individual and group support sessions, plan and implement bereavement programming, and work with the program manager to grow and develop Bereavement Care Services.

Responsibilities:
  • Implement bereavement program initiatives, interventions, procedures, and services offered for patient families, team members, and the community.
  • Collaborate with multiple disciplines and departments to ensure bereaved families are provided services and resources designed to meet their specific needs.
  • Provide assessment, bereavement support, and information to bereaved parents and family members who have experienced the death of a child.
  • Have a deep understanding of subject matter in area(s) of expertise.
  • Plan and facilitate support groups for family members and community.
  • Perform tasks and administrative functions as outlined by the direct supervisor.
  • Assist with planning and implementation of memorial programs.
  • Act as a resource for staff who work with patients at end of life.
  • Serve as a bereavement representative and/or subject-matter expert on hospital-wide initiatives/committees.
  • Evaluate and adapt bereavement programming in collaboration with bereavement program manager.
  • Collaborate with leaders to develop projects; participate in initiatives to share and learn with a variety of audiences.
  • Contribute to the development, implementation, and sustainability of comprehensive services to support staff of all disciplines experiencing bereavement-related distress.
  • Work effectively with diverse groups across multiple departmental lines and multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrate strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and an understanding of clinical processes.
  • Provide crisis intervention and decedent care support as needed.
  • Participate in departmental committees and projects as assigned.
How You'll Be Successful:

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • 5+ years of related experience with specialized bereavement experience required

EDUCATION

  • Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Texas State licensed in one of the following: Psychologist, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or board certification as a professional chaplain, music therapist, or child life specialist
A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities, and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.

• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).

• Caregiver Leave.

• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

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