Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor - (PRN)

Care Initiatives • Dunlap, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Care Initiatives Hospice as a Spiritual Care Coordinator, where you'll provide comprehensive care that truly matters. Our Spiritual Care Coordinators go above and beyond by meeting patients and families where they feel most comfortable, whether it's at home, a long-term care community, assisted living residence, or hospital. This personalized approach ensures tailored care that meets their unique needs. At Care Initiatives Hospice, we embrace a holistic approach, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those facing life-limiting illnesses. Working closely with family members and caregivers, we foster a collaborative environment to honor the needs and wishes of our patients and their loved ones. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to provide care with the utmost compassion, dignity, and respect during this significant phase of life. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Care Initiatives is currently seeking a PRN Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinator to provide patient care in Council Bluffs, Avoca, Dunlap, and surrounding communities.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Digital Wallet Access

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees