Spiritual Counselor, Temporary

Heritage Provider Network•Lancaster, CA

About The Position

The Spiritual Counselor provides spiritual and pastoral support to patients, families, caregivers, staff, and volunteers. Services are guided by individual spiritual assessments, the patient's care setting, and sensitivity to diverse values, beliefs, and religious traditions. The role also oversees the team's bereavement services, ensuring compassionate and appropriate support throughout the end-of-life journey and grieving process. The anticipated starting pay range is $27–$30 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including geographic location, job-related knowledge, licensure, skills, and professional experience. Details about benefit plan eligibility and participation will be provided upon an offer of employment. This is an at-will employment position; the company reserves the right to modify base pay and other discretionary compensation programs. The organization describes its work environment as dynamic, welcoming, and supportive, and encourages teamwork, professional development, and continuous learning. Employees have opportunities to grow, advance, and contribute to the organization's success. The employer will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the requirements of the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Requirements

At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), equal to 400 hours, is required.
Have a valid driver's license and car insurance.
Understand and provide spiritual support to people dealing with illness, grief, loss, and death.
Work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
Have good organizational and communication skills.
Provide spiritual care to people of all religions, beliefs, and faith backgrounds without judgment or discrimination.
Work respectfully with doctors, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.

Nice To Haves

A Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree from an accredited school is preferred.
Two or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) are preferred.
Similar pastoral training may be accepted if it includes supervised ministry, group discussions, and theological reflection.
Professional certification in AAMFT, AAPC, or AMHC is preferred.
At least two years of pastoral experience is preferred, including one year in a clinical setting.
Ordination and full standing in a faith tradition are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide pastoral and bereavement care based on spiritual assessments and the interdisciplinary team's plan of care.
Serve as a liaison between patients, families, local clergy, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Attend interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, provide spiritual input into patient care plans, and address spiritual and emotional concerns affecting patients, families, and team members.
Document services in accordance with Valley's Best Hospice policies and applicable regulatory guidelines.
Provide education, training, and spiritual support to staff, facility personnel, patients, and families.
Participate in the on-call schedule as needed.
Develop relationships with community resources and positively represent Valley's Best Hospice within the local community.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities as assigned by the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee.
Assist the Bereavement Coordinator with grief support services and community outreach as needed.
Assist the Volunteer Coordinator with recruiting, training, and retaining bereavement volunteers, and provide supervision when appropriate.
Maintain and support spiritual and bereavement literature in collaboration with Valley's Best Hospice Central Library Coordinator.
Provide timely spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and loved ones during the dying process and following a patient's death, including compassionate pastoral care, comfort, and bereavement support as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.