Per diem Spiritual Support Counselor
About The Position
Hope Hospice is seeking a Spiritual Support Counselor to serve as a member of its transdisciplinary team and provide spiritual services to patients and families in keeping with their wishes and belief systems. Hope Hospice is a non-profit, community-led agency that has served as a community resource since 1980, with a focus on consistent, responsive, quality care. The organization describes the work environment as supportive and offers competitive pay. This is a per diem role based in Pleasanton, California, covering Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. The schedule is one day, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with availability for at least six shifts per month. The position requires travel between multiple patient sites daily. Hope Hospice follows CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field from an accredited university.
- One to four units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
- At least one year of experience providing spiritual services in an acute healthcare setting, or equivalent experience in chaplaincy or pastoral counseling.
- Availability for at least six shifts per month.
- Ability to travel between multiple patient sites daily.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice or home health experience.
- Board Certified Chaplain certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide spiritual or pastoral services as soon as possible after admission when indicated and appropriate.
- Complete a chaplain’s spiritual assessment for patients requesting spiritual services.
- Provide pastoral or spiritual counseling to patients and families in accordance with their ongoing wishes, needs, and applicable traditions, including bereavement follow-up with family as appropriate.
- Arrange visits from clergy or spiritual leaders representing specific traditions as needed and appropriate.
- Travel between multiple patient sites daily.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Supportive work environment
