Hospice Pastoral Counselor

About the role

The Hospice and Palliative Pastoral Counselor provides spiritual support and counseling for patients and families facing life-limiting illness. The pastoral counselor coordinates spiritual care and community resource needs in collaboration with the Hospice and Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates critical thinking, analysis, and clinical judgment in all aspects of hospice and palliative care delivery for patients and families experiencing life-limiting illness.
• Addresses the spiritual, social, and emotional needs of patients and families to improve quality of life and reduce suffering.
• Coordinates spiritual care and community resource needs in collaboration with the Hospice and Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).

Requirements

• One year pastoral care experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent theological education.
• Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling, or related degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Current CPR certification.
• Palliative Care Chaplaincy Certificate preferred.
• Board Certified Chaplain by one of the following preferred:

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Preferred to have Palliative Care Chaplaincy Certificate.
• Preferred to be Board Certified Chaplain by one of the following:

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to provide spiritual support and counseling.
• Knowledge of hospice and palliative care principles.

Benefits

• Up to 160 hours of paid time off per year.
• Employee discounts on various activities, services, and vendors.
• Free employee parking.

Pay

$24.42 - $37.84

Schedule

Full Time; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; every 6th weekend