Per Diem Bilingual Spiritual Counselor
MCM & Associates•Lake Forest, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Provide compassionate spiritual and emotional care to hospice and palliative care patients and their families throughout South Orange County. Support patients in their end-of-life journey and help families navigate this time with dignity, comfort, and peace. The role involves travel to patient homes and care facilities, as well as collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams. The position is per diem, with an hourly salary starting at $38.00, negotiable based on experience.
Requirements
- Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to provide spiritual care in both languages.
- Master’s degree in Theology or a similar field.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, with willingness to travel within Orange County.
- Ordination or credentialing as a Chaplain or Spiritual Care Provider from a recognized religious or spiritual organization.
- At least 1–2 years of experience providing spiritual care in a healthcare setting; hospice or palliative care experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse religious and spiritual traditions and cultural practices.
- Compassionate, empathetic, patient-centered approach, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to navigate emotionally difficult and sensitive situations with grace and professionalism.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in grief counseling and bereavement support.
- Knowledge of and experience working with end-of-life care planning.
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training or equivalent spiritual care education.
- Willingness to travel 100% is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized spiritual and emotional care to hospice and palliative care patients and families, regardless of religious affiliation or background.
- Offer pastoral counseling, prayer, and rituals in alignment with patients’ spiritual needs and wishes.
- Collaborate with doctors, nurses, social workers, volunteers, and other interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
- Conduct grief support sessions and provide bereavement counseling to families before, during, and after a patient’s passing.
- Listen to and comfort family members and caregivers, helping them process emotions during end-of-life care.
- Assist with funeral planning and other end-of-life logistics as needed, in collaboration with families.
- Document spiritual care assessments, interventions, and outcomes in patient records according to hospice guidelines.
- Attend team meetings and case reviews and provide spiritual input into patient care plans.
- Follow hospice regulations, policies, and procedures while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Travel to patient homes and care facilities within the assigned Orange County area.
