Spiritual Counselor

## Labor Pool Spiritual CareApplylocations: Williamsburg Healthcare Center - Williamsburg, Virginiatime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-034325Williamsburg, Virginia **Overview** The Spiritual Counselor provides emotional and spiritual support to patients/families/caregivers. He/She participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team and supports the mission and philosophy of Riverside Hospice Agencies. **What you will do** * Provides assessment as indicated and appropriate as soon as possible after admission and support is provided in accordance with on-going wishes and needs of the patient/family. Completes required continuing education classes/in-service programs applicable to Home Care as assigned in a timely manner and stays current in regard to clinical knowledge. Participates in inter-disciplinary team meetings and discussions regarding quality and outcomes. Develops an individualized spiritual/pastoral plan of care which demonstrates and effort to work in close collaboration with local clergy whenever desired by the patient and provides spiritual support as needed and defined by the patient/family.* Recognizes and responds to variances of patient care/ condition and informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of interventions. Communicates information using current process and technology available to the organization. Appropriately notifies physician and team in a timely manner, utilizing the latest CHAP standards per departmental policy.* Strives to exceed customer/patients expectations by demonstrating flexibility and sensitivity* Ability to delegate and prioritize tasks to facilitate quality patient care and ensure all patient care needs are met* Documents counseling provided in patient's clinical record* Assists in development and updating of plan of care* Employee's individual productivity measures are satisfactory based on FTE/Status and average number of assgined patients in case load* Demonstrates the ability to build trusting collaborative relationships* Participates positively in training and support of all team members* Provides collaboration with other spiritual coordinators/counselors **Qualifications** **Education** * Masters Degree, Divinity or Theology (Required) **Experience** * Related Hospice experience (Preferred)* () **Licenses and Certifications** * ACPE Educator Certification - Association for Clinical Pastoral Education Upon Hire(Required)* Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job* Valid Drivers License Required**Other Requirements*** Call Rotation* Weekend Shifts* Work/Float in more than one work location #J-18808-Ljbffr