Bereavement Coordinator - Full Time

Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!

Are you looking for a career where compassion meets purpose? At VitalCaring, we’re more than a home health and hospice provider—we’re a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and our team members.

Who We Are
Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.

Why Choose VitalCaring?

Work That Fits Your Life – Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you’ll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impact—while still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you’ll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work.

Make a Meaningful Impact – Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and dignity.

Thrive in a Supportive Team – Work with a team who genuinely care and invest in your success.

Grow Your Career – Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

Competitive Pay & Benefits – Be rewarded for your dedication and expertise with a compensation package that truly reflects your value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well-being—offering the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both at work and in life. We celebrate success at every level, with meaningful recognition for both individual contributions and team achievements.

Health & Wellness
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Virtual & Mental Health Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Supplemental Health & Life Insurance

Financial & Legal
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Prepaid Legal Plans
• Identity Theft Protection

Work-Life Balance & Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement

Join VitalCaring Group and experience a company that invests in you every step of the way!

Job Summary

At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. The Bereavement Coordinator is responsible to plan, implement, and maintain a bereavement program to meet the needs of 
families/caregivers from VitalCaring for up to one (1) year following the death of the individual hospice patient in concert with our values: trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called. Every encounter is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, and we are committed to bringing a culture of caring to every encounter.

Key Responsibilities

• Implements bereavement counseling in a manner consistent with standards of practice.
•  Assesses hospice family to identify grief counseling needs as evidenced by documentation, and community resource referrals.
• Provides bereavement information and referral services to the bereaved, as needed, in accordance with the patient’s Plan of Care.
• Provides bereavement support to hospice staff as needed.
• Documents bereavement services provided and progress of bereaved on a clinical progress note that is incorporated in the electronic medical record.
• Attends IDG meetings as needed to promote coordination of bereavement care.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards.
• Promotes Hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Provides continued bereavement support to hospice families as evidenced by documentation.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent theological degree from college or university. Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues – OR – Master's degree in Social Work with qualifications of experienced clinical grief counseling.
• Documented evidence of appropriate training and experience in the care of the bereaved received under the supervision of a qualified professional.
• Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy.
• Understanding of grief response and experience with counseling individuals and/or in groups regarding loss.
• If making home visits, you must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with 
  state/or organization requirements and is in good working order

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.