Spiritual Care Counselor (Chaplain)

Pathways Home Health, Hospice and Private Duty • Sunnyvale, CA

131d • $33 - $46

About The Position

The Spiritual Care Counselor is responsible for providing spiritual counseling and services to patients and families either directly or indirectly through local clergy or spiritual counselors. Coordinates care with other members of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), including the patient’s physician.

Requirements

• MDiv or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited training institute (minimum 72 semester hours or 108 quarter hours of credit).
• Successful completion of 4 units of clinical pastoral education (CPE) or equivalent.
• Experience providing spiritual care counseling in a health care setting.
• California driver’s license and automobile insurance with minimum Bodily Injury Liability Coverage Insurance per agency policy.
• Current CPR certification-American Heart Association 'BLS Health Care Provider' required upon renewal.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in HCHB (Home-care-home-base) preferred.
• Experience working with the terminally ill is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knowledgably discusses overall history, philosophy and services of Pathways Home Health and Hospice.
• Completes an in-depth spiritual assessment of patients/families assigned for follow-up care.
• Maintains the dignity of the dying patient and supports the patient’s and family’s unique spiritual and cultural beliefs.
• Develops an individualized spiritual care plan, based on the spiritual assessment and the patient’s and family’s acceptance of these services.
• Provides counseling to assist patients/families to meet their spiritual needs in a manner consistent with the patient and family beliefs and desires.
• Provides spiritual care interventions such as spiritual counseling, prayer, meditation, and sacred rituals or practices.
• Assesses the impact of patient/family’s unique cultural and spiritual beliefs on the patient’s end-of-life needs.
• Conducts memorial/funeral services when requested and as staff time permits.
• Consults, collaborates, and coordinates with the IDG and others involved in the patient’s care.
• Attends and actively participates in IDG meetings, presenting relevant spiritual care information concisely and professionally.
• Adheres to all agency policies and procedures, including updates.
• Participates in quality improvement activities related to areas of practice as appropriate.
• Assists in development of hospice protocols, procedures and policies as requested.
• Documents all patient/family/facility contact in an electronic record.
• Maintains timely communication with the patient, family, facility staff, and community clergy as appropriate regarding all aspects of patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $33.48 to $46.03.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees