Spiritual Counselor

Redeemer Health•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

At Redeemer Health, we are dedicated to making a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable populations. We invite you to join our diverse team and contribute to our mission of bringing help, hope, and healing through Redeemer Health entities such as Drueding Center (transitional housing and community services for homeless families), community group homes for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities, and food pantries. Our commitment to your professional growth is demonstrated through our wide variety of competitive benefits, educational assistance, and a unique onboarding program that ensures your long-term success by immersing you in our mission and time-honored service orientation. Your career with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity where passion meets purpose, service meets excellence, and every role is a journey towards making a difference. SUMMARY OF JOB: The Spiritual Counselor is responsible for assessment of patient/ family spiritual and religious needs and coordination of the individualized plan of care. Provides spiritual care and counseling in accordance with the plan of care. Serves as a resource and support for the hospice team, the organization, and the community regarding spirituality and end-of-life care. Contributes some spiritual care services to Home Care, community-based, and bereaved clients. CONNECTING TO MISSION: Redeemer Health Home Care and Hospice’s ability to continue the rich heritage of the Sisters of the Redeemer Health and care, comfort, and heal in the home is directly related to the talents, motivation, and accomplishments of our employees. A primary way staff connect to our mission is by collaborating with all team members in promoting an environment that provides quality, compassionate, holistic, patient-centered care and supports all internal and external customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Theology, Pastoral Care, Spirituality, Counseling, or similar discipline required
1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an accredited center and/or comparable training/certification in Bereavement or Pastoral Counseling required; 4 such units preferred
One year or more of Chaplaincy, Bereavement, or Pastoral Care experience, preferably in a hospice, healthcare, homecare, or residential setting, required; one year or more working with terminally ill patients, preferred
Ability to provide nondenominational spiritual care to patients/ families from varied religious backgrounds
Demonstrate competency in religious and cultural diversity
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team
Required to maintain behavior in the community consistent with high moral character
Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrate current knowledge of contemporary grief theory and professional competence in psycho-spiritual integration
Able to travel within assigned service area and occasionally to other markets
Valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

assessment of patient/ family spiritual and religious needs
coordination of the individualized plan of care
Provides spiritual care and counseling in accordance with the plan of care
Serves as a resource and support for the hospice team, the organization, and the community regarding spirituality and end-of-life care
Contributes some spiritual care services to Home Care, community-based, and bereaved clients.