Per diem Spiritual Support Counselor

Hope Hospice & Health Services • Pleasanton, CA

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About The Position

Hope Hospice is seeking a per diem Spiritual Support Counselor to serve as a member of its transdisciplinary team. The counselor provides spiritual services to patients and families in accordance with their wishes and belief systems. The role is based at the Pleasanton, California office and covers Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. The schedule is one day, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; the candidate must be available for at least six shifts per month. The position requires travel between multiple patient sites each day. Hope Hospice follows CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.

Hope Hospice is a nonprofit, community-led agency that has served as a community resource since 1980. It emphasizes consistent, responsive, quality care for patients and families, and describes the work environment as supportive. The organization is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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 health care setting, or equivalent experience in chaplaincy or pastoral counseling.
• Availability for at least six shifts per month.
• Ability to travel between multiple patient sites on a daily basis.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice or home health experience.
• Board Certified Chaplain certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual or pastoral services when indicated and appropriate as soon as possible after admission.
• 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.
• Provide bereavement follow-up with families as appropriate.
• Arrange for clergy or spiritual leaders from specific traditions to visit patients or families as needed and appropriate.
• Travel between multiple patient sites on a daily basis.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers