Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinator

About the Role

The Spiritual Care Coordinator provides spiritual support and counseling to patients, families, and staff. They act as a liaison between patient/client/family and local congregations and the Hospice Program to identify and meet spiritual needs. They coordinate bereavement activities and services and collaborate with members of the patient care team in identifying and resolving spiritual and emotional problems. These responsibilities are carried out in accordance with organization policies/procedures and standards consistent with Federal, State, and accreditation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual support and counseling to patients, family members, and agency staff in home and in-patient settings.
• Conducts assessments of patient/client family spiritual and bereavement care needs.
• Assists Hospice Bereavement staff in consultation with the Program Manager to support hospice clients, families, and the community (e.g., support groups).
• Acts as a liaison with patient/client/family clergy and congregation during illness and bereavement.
• Offers assistance with funeral and memorial services.
• Documents visits and interventions with patients/clients and families.
• Updates the team on patient/family needs via the hospice line.
• Completes bereavement risk assessment from admission through death.
• Assists in preparations for the annual Hospice Interfaith Memorial Service and other community outreach activities, including Grief Support Groups.
• Actively participates in Hospice Interdisciplinary Team meetings, identifying needs, problems, interventions, and outcomes, and documents on IDT forms.
• Participates as an instructor for volunteer training sessions and hospice in-service as requested.
• Engages in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Serves on appropriate agency committees as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; field of study must include completion of theological classes.
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or Master of Theological Studies (MTS) preferred.
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of spiritual care experience, with emphasis on providing spiritual and bereavement support for Hospice/Healthcare patients and their families.
• Experience with grief support is beneficial.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto liability insurance required.
• Minimum of two units of clinical pastoral education preferred through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.

Skills

• Demonstrated skills and competencies in spiritual care.
• Initiative and good judgment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and complete tasks simultaneously in a timely manner.
• Customer service-oriented with strong clinical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
• Knowledge of computer systems preferred.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels medical research, attracts top specialty-trained doctors, and develops renowned services and programs. CNE engages in important discussions about health and end-of-life wishes, helping to transform the future of health care and ensure the well-being of the individuals and communities it serves.