Spiritual Counselor

Overview The Spiritual Counselor provides counseling and education services to patients and families admitted to the hospice program throughout Niagara County. Responsibilities Demonstrate the ability to provide therapeutic interventions with individuals, families and groups for spiritual care and crisis interventions. Perform accurate and timely assessments, documentation, counseling interventions, plans of care, and referrals in accordance with policy, procedure, and compliance with all State, Federal and Third Party payer regulations. Perform memorial/funeral services in the absence of clergy upon request of family or Director. Provide educational sessions to staff and volunteers as requested. Consult or defer to the Director in response to elevated or complex patient/family dynamics. Coordinate with Interdisciplinary team in assessments, admissions, services, and make recommendations regarding the development of the plan of care, ensuring continuity of care to patients and their families. Participate in hospice special memorial events such as Day of Remembrance, Hospice Garden Memorials, etc. Coordinate travel time for visits and manage caseload in a cost‑effective manner. Attend Interdisciplinary meetings. Participate in evening/weekend on‑call as required, conducting services in a clinically competent and responsive manner. Consult with Director when suspected abuse/neglect is suspected and report to the local county department of health services or appropriate authorities as per state law. Perform other duties, attend meetings and conferences, and share in the support and development and community education of the Hospice concept and philosophy as requested. Maintain a professional presence at work and in the community by upholding Niagara Hospice’s purpose, goals, and objectives. Qualifications Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Thanatology, Social Work, Theology, Mental Health, Psychology, Human Services, or a related accredited degree. Minimum of three years direct care, counseling, education, or training experience with a concentration in bereavement, grief, loss or chaplaincy preferred. Minimum of one year direct care experience with a human‑service agency preferred. Benefits 19 days of paid time off in the first year. 6 paid holidays. Health insurance with a fully employer‑paid option available for you and your family. Inexpensive dental and vision insurance options. 403(b) retirement plan. Company‑paid long‑term disability and basic life insurance. Company pension after 1 year of service. The pay range displayed on this posting reflects the anticipated range for this position. This is not inclusive of the value of the benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, PTO, and retirement. #J-18808-Ljbffr