Spiritual Counselor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Promotes consistent, high quality patient care by functioning within Coastal Hospice IDT model in meeting patient/family goals and maintaining effective relationships with contracted facilitiesProvides assessment, planning, intervention and ongoing evaluation of spiritual needs to meet assigned patient and family goals by:Attending and actively participating in scheduled meetings of the designated IDTCollaborating with members of the IDT on ways to support the patient and/or familyParticipating family meetings to address patient/family needsProviding spiritual support to patients/families to alleviate suffering and facilitate acceptance of the dying processUtilizing community resources to assist the patient/family to meet goalsCoordinating with area clergy and religious leaders to provide spiritual care to hospice patients and familiesReferring patients and/or families to outside agencies, if necessaryMaintains continuity and consistency of care by:Completing spiritual documentation in the patient’s electronic medical record within the prescribed time frameTriaging essential information to other colleagues to communicate spiritual needs as it relates to transitions in patients careIn collaboration with Bereavement Services, Spiritual Counselors will assist with providing follow-up bereavement calls, required visits and initial assessments per policyDevelops and provides educational programs to Coastal Hospice staff and volunteers, local faith groups and community organization, as requestedProvides spiritual support to Coastal Hospice staff, as requested and appropriateEducation and Work Experience Requirements:Master’s degree in divinity or theology or pastoral counseling from an accredited seminary or school of theology preferredCurrent ecclesiastical endorsement preferredCompletion of a minimum of one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within prescribed amount of time or equivalent clinical training and experience preferredDemonstrated ability in facilitating individual and group supportSensitivity to the particular needs of those in griefOther Requirements:Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent within the guidelines of ADA, FMLA, OSHA and other federal, state and local lawsMust be able to lift and carry up to fifteen (15) pounds with or without the use of assistive devicesUnderstand and comply with Coastal Hospice’s mission, values, vision, policies and the Employee Handbook #J-18808-Ljbffr