Chaplain Hospice- Per diem

Lorian Health•San Diego, CA

61d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, committed to enhancing quality of life and supporting patient independence. We foster a collaborative, compassionate environment where team members are valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. We are currently looking for Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor to provide counseling or arranges counseling to meet the spiritual needs of the patients/ family/ members/caregivers in a manner consistent with their beliefs and desires and in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience in a Home Health or Hospice Setting.
Ordained, commissioned or credentialed according to the practices of an organized religious group OR has a degree in theology or from a seminary
Comfortable in an interfaith setting.
Able to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values
Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct a spiritual assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program.
Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to spiritual care.
Provide spiritual support in accordance with on-going wishes and needs of the patient/family in accordance with their religious preferences or definition of spirituality.
Maintain and submit written clinical records as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan and daily notes.
Evaluate the patients and family's response to, and effectiveness of, the spiritual counseling.
Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the patients’ Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits.
Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.
Conduct religious services of prayer, worship and rituals for patients/families, as appropriate.
Working with other professionals in resolving spiritual/ethical issues.
Provide spiritual support to staff as needed.
Provide consultation and education to the IDG on spiritual care.
Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Spiritual.