Corewell Health·Saint Joseph, Michigan
Develops and implements a bereavement program, providing individual counseling and group support to bereaved clients. Oversees bereavement plans of care and organizes educational workshops and memorial services.
Shift and status: Bereavement Coordinator, Inpatient Hospice
Part time
30 p.m.
Develops and implements the bereavement program. Oversees bereavement plans for each patient and family. Provides group support and individual counseling to bereaved clients per bereavement plan of care.
Essential duties
Assesses bereavement needs and provides bereavement follow-up to each bereaved referred to the Bereavement Program.
Plans, develops, and implements Bereavement Support Groups and educational workshops on specific grief issues. Plans Memorial Service(s). Participates in Team meetings.
Participates in in-service, staff and other agency meetings for the purpose of planning, coordinating and generally improving the quality of service provided by the agency.
Participates in the orientation and training of new employees to the Bereavement Program. Develops educational materials and resources for distribution to families and staff.
Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is completed in an accurate and timely
Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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SITE - Hospice & Palliative Care Royalton - 4025 Health Park Ln - St Joseph
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 24
Hours of Work
30 p.m.
Days Worked: Monday to Friday
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Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or Nursing. Candidates must have experience with grief and loss and possess a valid State of Michigan driver's license.
Market context
In Michigan, bereavement coordinator openings typically reflect steady demand in hospice, home health, and palliative care settings, where grief support is part of broader patient and family services. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a master’s degree in social work, counseling psychology, or nursing, plus direct grief and loss experience and a valid Michigan driver’s license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your background matches the clinical and travel expectations before applying.