Bereavement Coordinator Jobs
Bereavement Coordinator jobs are open across hospitals, hospices, funeral homes, and nonprofit grief organizations, at every level from entry-level to senior coordinator, with specializations in pediatric loss, hospice aftercare, and community grief support. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Regional HSP Bereavement Coordinator manages the Hospice Bereavement Program across an assigned group of care centers. This role partners with care center leadership to assess needs, develop and implement bereavement programs, and ensure patients' families and communities receive meaningful, compliant support throughout the grieving process.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement individualized bereavement care plans, including assessments, counseling support, and follow-up services
- Coordinate bereavement program activities across multiple care centers, ensuring compliance and alignment with patient and family needs
- Provide outreach and support to grieving individuals and connect them with appropriate community resources
- Collaborate with leadership to monitor program performance, analyze outcomes, and improve services
- Plan and facilitate bereavement programming, including memorial services, peer support opportunities, and community education initiatives
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
- One (1+) year of experience in family and/or individual counseling with training in grief and bereavement
- Knowledge of grief counseling and understanding of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and caregivers
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer-based systems
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Theology, or related field, or pastoral education with bereavement training
- Three (3+) years of experience in family and/or individual counseling with training in grief and bereavement
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $53,960 - $80,940 annual total cash target pay
Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Regional HSP Bereavement Coordinator manages the Hospice Bereavement Program across an assigned group of care centers. This role partners with care center leadership to assess needs, develop and implement bereavement programs, and ensure patients' families and communities receive meaningful, compliant support throughout the grieving process.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement individualized bereavement care plans, including assessments, counseling support, and follow-up services
- Coordinate bereavement program activities across multiple care centers, ensuring compliance and alignment with patient and family needs
- Provide outreach and support to grieving individuals and connect them with appropriate community resources
- Collaborate with leadership to monitor program performance, analyze outcomes, and improve services
- Plan and facilitate bereavement programming, including memorial services, peer support opportunities, and community education initiatives
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
- One (1+) year of experience in family and/or individual counseling with training in grief and bereavement
- Knowledge of grief counseling and understanding of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and caregivers
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer-based systems
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Theology, or related field, or pastoral education with bereavement training
- Three (3+) years of experience in family and/or individual counseling with training in grief and bereavement
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $53,960 - $80,940 annual total cash target pay
Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in bereavement coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field
- Experience providing grief support or bereavement counseling to families
- Knowledge of hospice or palliative care philosophy and interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and bereavement follow-up records
- Strong communication skills for delivering support to bereaved individuals across cultural backgrounds
- Certification in grief counseling or completion of a recognized bereavement training program
Tips for Your Bereavement Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to grief-specific language
Hiring managers in bereavement care scan for terms like grief facilitation, bereavement follow-up, and interdisciplinary care team. Pull exact phrases from each job posting and reflect them in your resume's experience section to clear applicant tracking systems.
Highlight your clinical and emotional competencies separately
Bereavement coordinators are evaluated on both administrative skills and emotional support capacity. Create two distinct sections or columns on your resume so hiring teams can quickly see your documentation experience alongside your counseling or facilitation background.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists bereavement coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by care setting, not just title
The day-to-day work differs sharply between hospital bereavement programs, hospice agencies, and funeral service providers. Filter your search by setting so your cover letter can speak directly to the population and protocols that employer serves.
Prepare scenario answers for ethically complex situations
Interviewers frequently ask how you handled a family in acute crisis or navigated a culturally sensitive loss. Draft two or three specific examples in advance, using the situation, your action, and the outcome format without disclosing protected health information.
Follow up with a note that references the mission
A post-interview follow-up for a bereavement role lands better when it connects back to something the interviewer said about their patient population or grief model. One paragraph that reflects the conversation signals genuine fit rather than a form letter.
Bereavement Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most bereavement coordinators?
The most active employers for bereavement coordinators right now are Optum, Corewell Health, and Legend Hospice, and the most openings are in California, Iowa, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospice agencies and large health systems tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many bereavement coordinator jobs are remote?
About 33% of bereavement coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options concentrated in roles focused on phone-based grief follow-up, documentation support, and virtual support group facilitation. Positions requiring in-person family visits or on-site care team presence remain predominantly on-site.
How do you become a bereavement coordinator?
Start with a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling, then gain direct experience supporting bereaved individuals through hospice volunteer work, hospital social work, or crisis intervention roles. Completing a recognized grief counseling training program strengthens your candidacy. Many employers also expect familiarity with bereavement documentation standards and interdisciplinary care team workflows before hiring into a coordinator role.
Can you get a bereavement coordinator job with little or no experience?
Yes, some entry-level bereavement coordinator roles accept candidates with limited paid experience if you can demonstrate relevant volunteer work, coursework in grief and loss, or a practicum in a hospice or hospital setting. Emphasizing your ability to hold compassionate space, your documentation habits, and any exposure to interdisciplinary care teams helps offset a shorter work history.
What does the bereavement coordinator interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to assess communication style and your comfort discussing death and grief. A second round typically involves a panel interview with social work supervisors or the care team, where you can expect scenario-based questions about supporting families in crisis. Some organizations also ask you to describe your personal approach to self-care and professional boundaries given the emotional weight of the role.
Where can I find and apply to bereavement coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to bereavement coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and preferred care setting, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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