Home Hospice Duluth Spiritual Care Coordinator

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

2d • $23 - $35 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides comprehensive spiritual care to patients of all ages and their families. Services include individual support related to spiritual matters, family support, prayer, and employee support. The coordinator supports patients and families facing grief and end-of-life issues, including assisting with decision-making and advance care planning.

The position 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 gain understanding of 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.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, verified through the appropriate licensing agency.
• Provide proof of current motor vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in Theology, Divinity, Ministry, counseling, or another job-related field.
• Associate membership in NACC, APC, NAJC, or SCA.

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 assisting 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.
• Provide services on an ongoing basis as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Serve patients in outpatient, inpatient, and residential facilities depending on location.
• Participate on committees and in department improvement initiatives as directed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time