Bereavement Counselor

About the role

Responsible for direct pastoral care for patients and families at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care. Acts as a support person for patients, caregivers, families and staff. Serves as part of an interdisciplinary team and serves as a liaison to patients and families that receive Palliative Care services at Restorative Care. Other responsibilities will be assigned as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to withstand long hours of standing, walking, sitting, stooping, and bending
• Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Manual dexterity, good eye/hand coordination, acceptable vision, and hearing needed in daily work
• Effective communication skills with command of the English language written and verbal
• Sit and view computer monitor for extended periods of time
• Requires extensive daily travel
• Must have extensive critical thinking and judgment skills
• Must be able to work as a team member with peers, department managers, staff and administration
• Strong organizational skills

Requirements

• Education: Master's Degree from an accredited seminary
• Experience: Minimum of four units clinical pastoral education; Minimum of 2 years ministerial experience
• License/Registration/Certifications: Valid driver's license

Qualifications

• Preferred License/Registration/Certifications: Board Certification or eligible for Board Certification through the Association of Professional Chaplains