Spiritual Counselor

About the role

The Spiritual Counselor at Riverside Hospice Agencies provides emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and caregivers. They participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and support the agency's mission and philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment as indicated and appropriate after admission, supporting the patient/family's wishes and needs.
• Completes required continuing education classes and in-service programs as assigned, staying current in clinical knowledge.
• Participates in inter-disciplinary team meetings and discussions regarding quality and outcomes.
• Develops an individualized spiritual/pastoral plan of care, collaborating with local clergy if desired by the patient, and providing spiritual support as needed.
• Recognizes and responds to patient care/condition variances, informing the physician and other personnel of changes and outcomes.
• Communicates information using current processes and technology, notifying the physician and team promptly according to CHAP standards.
• Strives to exceed customer/patient expectations through flexibility and sensitivity.
• Documents counseling provided in the patient's clinical record.
• Aids in the development and updating of the patient's plan of care.
• Ensures individual productivity measures are satisfactory based on FTE/Status and average number of assigned patients in the case load.
• Buils trusting collaborative relationships with team members.
• Collaborates with other spiritual coordinators/counselors.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Divinity or Theology (Required)
• Related Hospice experience (Preferred)
• ACPE Educator Certification from the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education within 2 years (Preferred)
• American Council of Pastoral Education certification upon hire (Required)
• Valid Drivers License (Required)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters Degree, Divinity or Theology (Required)
• Experience: Related Hospice experience (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications: ACPE Educator Certification from the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education within 2 years (Preferred), American Council of Pastoral Education certification upon hire (Required)
• Other Requirements: Valid Drivers License (Required), Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job.