Chaplain Hospice- Per diem

Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor

For over 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, committed to enhancing quality of life and supporting patient independence. We foster a collaborative, compassionate environment where team members are valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Location: San Diego

About the Opportunity

We are currently looking for Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor to provide counseling or arranges counseling to meet the spiritual needs of the patients/family/members/caregivers in a manner consistent with their beliefs and desires and in accordance with the patient's plan of care.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a spiritual assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program.
• Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to spiritual care.
• Provide spiritual support in accordance with on-going wishes and needs of the patient/family in accordance with their religious preferences or definition of spirituality.
• Maintain and submit written clinical records as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan and daily notes.
• Evaluate the patients and family's response to, and effectiveness of, the spiritual counseling.
• Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the patients' Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits.
• Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.
• Conduct religious services of prayer, worship and rituals for patients/families, as appropriate.
• Working with other professionals in resolving spiritual/ethical issues.
• Provide spiritual support to staff as needed.
• Provide consultation and education to the IDG on spiritual care.
• Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Spiritual.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience in a Home Health or Hospice Setting.
• Ordained, commissioned or credentialed according to the practices of an organized religious group OR has a degree in theology or from a seminary
• Comfortable in an interfaith setting.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Able to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.