Spiritual Counselor
About The Position
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.
Benefits
- inclusive, supportive team
- professional growth is valued
- education assistance
- scholarships
- career training
- medical and dental coverage
- access to childcare & fitness facilities on campus
- investment in your retirement
- community events
