Spiritual Counselor

CommonSpirit Health • Redding, CA

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About The Position

The Spiritual Counselor coordinates and delivers spiritual services for patients and families, providing spiritual care and serving as a liaison with the hospital chaplaincy department and community clergy. The role requires reliable transportation, spiritual care training, a compassionate presence, and strong community relationships.

The counselor provides spiritual support in keeping with patients’ and families’ beliefs, coordinates care with the hospice interdisciplinary group, and helps staff, clergy, and community groups better understand the spiritual concerns associated with terminal illness and loss. The role also oversees and evaluates the bereavement program, provides follow-up and grief-support services, and maintains a resource group of clergy for delegated aspects of spiritual care.

Requirements

• At least one year of hospice experience, or a combination of hospice and other related experience.
• Basic Life Support (CPR).
• Valid California driver's license.
• California auto insurance.
• Accepting, sensitive, and flexible approach toward all faith traditions.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by an accredited certifying body such as NACC or ACP.
• Two years of experience working with patients and families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.
• Training in hospice concepts and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support and/or counsel to patients and families in keeping with their beliefs.
• Perform occasional liturgical assignments as requested.
• Conduct or arrange funeral or memorial services when indicated.
• Coordinate care with the hospice interdisciplinary group.
• Work with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients and families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
• Oversee, maintain, and evaluate an effective bereavement program that meets the needs of patients, families, community members, and staff, while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide bereavement follow-up services as requested, including conducting or assisting with bereavement, grief, and loss educational support groups as needed.
• Contact clergy or appropriate representatives of patients and families as indicated.
• Develop and maintain a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed