Bereavement Care Specialist - Children's Health : Job Details

Job Title & Specialty Area: Bereavement Care SpecialistDepartment: Family Support Services - Bereavement CareLocation: Primarily Dallas, working from Plano as needed.Shift: Full-time and part-time schedules are available.Job Type: On-SiteWhy Children's Health?At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and 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 evidenced-based clinical bereavement support services to grieving families and staff members and is responsible for the comprehensive assessment of bereavement needs, the planning and implementation of grief support services, the administration of grief education and the 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 at Children's Health and the surrounding community. The Bereavement Care Team currently consists of a Program Manager and four Bereavement Care Specialists. Each Bereavement Care Specialist conducts individual and groups support sessions, plans and implements bereavement programming, and works with the program manager to grow and develop Bereavement Care Services.Responsibilities:* Implements bereavement program initiatives, interventions, procedures and services offered for patient families, team members and the community.* Collaborates with multiple disciplines and departments to ensure bereaved families are provided services and resources designed to meet their specific needs.* Provides assessment, bereavement support and information to bereaved parents and family members who have experienced the death of a child.* Has deep understanding of subject matter in area(s) of expertise.* Plans and facilitates support groups for family members and community.* Performs tasks and administrative functions as outlined by the direct supervisor.* Assists with planning and implementation of memorial programs.* Acts as a resource for staff who work with patients at end of life.* Serves as a bereavement representative and/or subject-matter expert on hospital-wide initiatives/committees.* Evaluates and adapts bereavement programming in collaboration with bereavement program manager.* Collaborates with leaders to develop projects; participates in initiatives to share and learn with a variety of audiences.* Collaborates with leaders to develop projects; participates 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.* Provides crisis intervention and decedent care support as needed.* Participates in departmental committees and projects as assigned.Full time and part time schedules are available.How You'll Be Successful:WORK EXPERIENCE* 5+ years of related experience with specialized bereavement experience requiredEDUCATION* Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience requiredLICENSES 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 specialistA Place Where You BelongWe 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 reimbursementAs an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.