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Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Spiritual Care Coordinator provides comprehensive spiritual care to patients of all ages and their families, including individual support related to spiritual matters, family support, prayer, and employee support. The role supports patients and families facing grief and end-of-life issues, including assistance with decision-making and advance care planning. The coordinator leads religious ceremonies of worship, rituals, and other spiritual care programs as directed; documents care and counseling; and participates in meetings and educational programs. Services are provided on an ongoing basis as part of a multidisciplinary team. Depending on the Essentia Health location, the coordinator serves patients in outpatient, inpatient, and residential facilities. The role also participates on committees and in department improvement initiatives as directed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Divinity, Ministry, or a related field, or three years of professional experience in a related field necessary to understand the relationship of pastoral care to medical care.
Successful completion of two ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units at the time of hire.
Complete an additional two ACPE-accredited CPE units within 24 months of hire.
For Duluth Hospice, possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, as verified through the appropriate licensing agency.
For Duluth Hospice, provide proof of current motor vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Theology, Divinity, Ministry, counseling, or another related field.
Associate membership in NACC, APC, NAJC, or SCA is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide spiritual care to patients of all ages and their families, including individual support, family support, prayer, and employee support.
Support patients and families facing grief and end-of-life issues, including assistance with decision-making and advance care planning.
Lead religious ceremonies of worship, rituals, and other spiritual care programs as directed.
Document care and counseling provided.
Participate in meetings and educational programs as part of an ongoing multidisciplinary team.
Serve patients in outpatient, inpatient, and residential facilities depending on the Essentia Health location.
Participate on committees and in department improvement initiatives as directed.