Spiritual Care Counselor
Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH•Randolph, VT
12h
About The Position
COVERAGE AREA: North Service area encompasses: Randolph, Rochester, Killington, Hartland, Norwich, Fairlee, Topsham, Chelsea, VT areas Haverhill, Canaan, Enfield, Grantham, Lebanon, NH areas and other area towns included based on patient needs.
Requirements
- Education: Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education residency Master of Pastoral Care, or Master of Divinity, or Master of Theological Studies from accredited university/seminary.
- Experience within in a health related field, hospice experience preferred
- Experience with database software or electronic medical record software
- Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient typing and word processing skills.
- Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality.
- Must meet essential requirements for non-direct service staff as attached.
- Proficient computer skill and knowledge
Nice To Haves
- Completion of at least two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers
- Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner to meet regulatory guidelines
- Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors
- Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community resources
- Attends and participates in patient care conference and group meetings as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG)
- Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested
- Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings. Responsible for maintaining IDG team list.
- Functions as integral member of the support staff.
- Provides bereavement support for patients’ families/caregivers for a year after death. Works to provide community bereavement when need arises.
- Works as a team member with other Hospice Chaplains.
- Supports, practices, and communicates the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of VT & NH’s Mission and Statement of Values.
- Interacts with clients, referral sources, co-workers and others in a positive, consumer- oriented manner.
- Adheres to the Agency’s Organizational Ethics and Corporate Compliance Plan and Safety Program.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
- Performs all duties in a safe manner.
