Spiritual Care Counselor
About The Position
The Spiritual Care Counselor provides and/or coordinates spiritual support for patients and families who elect Spiritual Care, guided by the Spiritual Care Plan and consistent with patient and family beliefs. The counselor is a member of the interdisciplinary team and contributes to developing each patient’s plan of care. The role also provides hospice-related spiritual and educational opportunities for volunteers, staff, and the community. This full-time, hourly, non-exempt position is 40 hours per week, with stated hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Scheduled days are determined by the department supervisor. The counselor works in the field throughout Central Oregon, visiting patients’ homes and facilities, and regularly drives between PIC offices, patient locations, and community partners.
Requirements
- Master of Divinity (MDiv) or Master of Arts (MA) in Theology and/or ordination within a recognized ecclesial community.
- Ability to pass a background test, drug screen, and TB test.
- Valid CPR certification.
- For field work, current automobile insurance, a valid Oregon driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Compassion, empathy, and dedication to patient care.
- Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy and the effects of death, grief, and loss.
- Understanding of an interfaith approach to spiritual care and the ability to provide professional, flexible support and communication with patients of all faiths.
- Understanding of and ability to support different religious, non-religious, and spiritual beliefs and practices.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of home health or hospice experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ and families’ spiritual needs and prepare and monitor spiritual care as part of the interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel patients and families in a manner consistent with their spiritual and cultural beliefs and practices.
- Make and maintain contact with congregations and clergy on behalf of patients and families.
- Document all patient spiritual-care contacts accurately and promptly, with documentation written for another person to read.
- Attend and participate in team meetings, in-service trainings, departmental and staff meetings, case conferences, and related activities.
- Work with staff, local congregations, and community groups to increase sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients and families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
- Be available to support people who are dying, assist with funeral plans, and conduct memorial services when requested.
- Conduct a single bereavement-care encounter or follow up with family, referring extended needs to the bereavement department.
- Meet the agency’s mandatory continuing-education requirements.
- Maintain a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements, demonstrating commitment, professional growth, and competency.
- Promote the agency’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate and maintain continuity of care.
- Drive regularly between PIC offices, patient locations, and community partners.
Benefits
- Two medical plan options.
- Two dental plan options.
- Two vision plan options.
- Insurance coverage starts on the first of the month following the hire date.
- Generous paid time off.
- $25,000 life insurance policy.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match and no vesting requirement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Voluntary benefits: Legal Shield, AFLAC, and MASA Transportation.
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