Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor - (PRN)

About the role

Care Initiatives Hospice seeks a PRN Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinator to provide comprehensive care that addresses the spiritual needs of patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Arrange for counseling or provide counseling to meet the spiritual needs of patients/families/caregivers in a manner consistent with their beliefs and desires.
• Provide comprehensive assessment of the patient, family, and caregiver’s spiritual needs.
• Complete bereavement risk assessments of the patient/family/caregiver and determine the bereavement needs.
• Identify appropriate spiritual and bereavement interventions and goals for the patients care plan.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in the development of patient care plan.
• Ensure the services that are provided are in accordance with the patient’s acceptance of these services and the patient’s care plan.

Requirements

• Master of Divinity Degree from an accredited seminary; and ordination, if the particular religious group has the practice of ordination. If the religion does not practice ordination, but practices licensure, then licensure in lieu of ordination is acceptable; and endorsed and in good standing from the ecclesiastical governing body.
• OR Baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and is supervised by an MSW;
• OR Baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, counseling or other field related to pastoral care, grief services or counseling.

Qualifications

• Committed to providing compassionate, dignified, and respectful care during the final stages of life.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to support patients and families.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and rapport with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Experience in pastoral care, grief counseling, or a related field preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of hospice and palliative care principles and practices.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Digital Wallet Access

Pay

• Competitive compensation package

Schedule

• PRN (as needed)