Spiritual Counselor, Hospice (PRN- As needed)

Assisted Home Health & Hospice•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Assisted Hospice in Los Angeles is seeking a PRN, as-needed Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor to provide compassionate spiritual care. The position is part of the Hospice/Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team and provides spiritual support to patients and families in keeping with their wishes and belief systems, the plan of care, and the Agency’s mission, vision, and goals. The Spiritual Counselor assesses spiritual needs, develops individualized spiritual care plans, provides appropriate support and counseling, documents care and responses, and collaborates with patients, families, local clergy, and interdisciplinary team members. The role also includes bereavement and staff support, participation in care planning and performance improvement, and related duties as assigned. This is an as-needed position. Pay is $46 per visit plus $11 for mileage. The stated employee benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a company-matched 401(k); referral bonuses; tuition reimbursement; vacation and sick leave; and paid holidays.

Requirements

Appropriate ministry certificate or chaplain/ministry experience.
Ability to be open, flexible, and ecumenical.
Experience working with patients and families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.
Current CPR, TB, and health clearance.
Orientation and training appropriate to care of hospice/palliative patients and their families.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Visual and hearing acuity and ability to communicate clearly verbally.
Proof of automobile insurance upon hire and at each renewal, and maintenance of a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

Acknowledge and respect patients’ and families’ beliefs, culture, values, and wishes regarding spiritual support.
Assess the spiritual status of patients, families, and caregivers.
Develop individualized spiritual plans of care based on ongoing patient and family wishes and needs.
Provide meditation, counseling, prayer, sacred rituals or practices, active listening, and supportive presence as appropriate.
Work with other professionals to resolve spiritual and ethical issues.
Document spiritual assessments, goals, plans of care, services provided, and patient or family responses.
Assist with funerals and memorial services when requested by patients or families.
Communicate with and support the involvement of local clergy or spiritual counselors as desired by patients, families, and caregivers.
Attend Interdisciplinary Group meetings and participate in care plan updates.
Consult with and educate interdisciplinary team members and patients or families about spirituality-related care and services.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to evaluate patient and family responses to and satisfaction with care.
Meet with individual staff about personal spiritual issues that may affect their ability to function effectively, when requested.
Provide bereavement support to staff and help develop approaches to meet staff counseling needs.
Acknowledge patient rights, including privacy and confidentiality.
Maintain professional appearance and conduct, communicate professionally with customers, and reliably complete assigned tasks and communications.
Support the Agency’s mission, vision, and goals; maintain professional growth and development; participate in performance improvement activities; follow Agency policies and procedures; and perform other duties as assigned.
Attend and participate in off-site activities as necessary.
Provide proof of automobile insurance upon hire and at each renewal, and maintain a safe driving record.