Spiritual Care Counselor
About The Position
The Spiritual Care Counselor provides compassionate spiritual care and support to hospice patients and their loved ones. The role assesses spiritual needs, offers counseling and emotional support, and guides patients and families through end-of-life experiences, death, and bereavement. It coordinates clergy visits, sacramental rites, and faith-based resources when requested, and may officiate funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life. The counselor collaborates with nurses, social workers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team; develops care plans; and maintains timely, accurate documentation. The role also builds relationships with faith leaders and community organizations throughout the service area. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some evening and weekend on-call coverage. The position involves travel throughout the community to patient homes, healthcare facilities, hospitals, and other care settings.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Divinity or a related theological discipline from an accredited seminary or theological school.
- Minimum of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
- Three or more years of pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, or spiritual care experience.
- Strong counseling, interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to support individuals from diverse backgrounds, faith traditions, cultures, and healthcare settings.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Professionalism, integrity, discretion, confidentiality, and commitment to maintaining ethical boundaries.
- Knowledge of end-of-life care principles, spiritual care practices, and hospice philosophy.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn electronic medical record systems and other healthcare software.
- Valid Florida Driver's License and ability to travel throughout the service area.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Additional Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training.
- Hospice, palliative care, or hospital chaplain experience.
- Denominational endorsement or faith community affiliation.
Responsibilities
- Assess and address the spiritual needs of patients and families.
- Provide spiritual counseling, emotional support, and end-of-life guidance.
- Coordinate clergy visits, sacramental rites, and faith-based resources as requested.
- Collaborate with nurses, social workers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Develop care plans and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
- Support patients and families through illness, death, and bereavement.
- Officiate funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life when requested.
- Build relationships with faith leaders and community organizations throughout the service area.
- Participate in evening and weekend on-call coverage as scheduled.
- Travel throughout the community to patient homes, healthcare facilities, hospitals, and other care settings.
- Complete documentation and administrative responsibilities in a timely manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
