Chaplain - Spiritual Care Coordinator PRN

Heart to Heart Hospice; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate Spiritual Care Coordinator to join their dedicated team in Austin. This PRN role involves assessing patients' spiritual needs, conducting prayer services, and providing individual counseling during challenging times. You will collaborate with local clergy and assist families with advance directives and funeral planning. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute positively to your community while working alongside a caring staff.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as a Spiritual Care Coordinator in a healthcare institution preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patients to identify spiritual needs and develop care plans.
• Conduct prayer services and provide individual counseling to patients and families.

Skills

Counseling Skills

Crisis Intervention

Spiritual Care Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

College Degree

Masters of Divinity

Job description

Chaplain - Spiritual Care Coordinator PRN (Austin, TX)

Spiritual Care Coordinator - PRN

What You Must Have:

• College degree required; Masters of Divinity preferred
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance
• One (1) year experience as a Spiritual Care Coordinator (advisor/counselor) in a health care institution preferred

What You Will Do:

• Assess hospice patient/family to identify spiritual needs and develop individualized spiritual plan of care. Collaborate with local clergy as needed. Assist in development and update of the Plan of Care.
• Conduct services of prayer, worship and ritual for patient/families, as appropriate, offering different philosophies and belief opportunities to discuss and share.
• Provide individual patient/family counseling, crisis intervention, information and assistance with preparation of advance directives, funeral planning issues and transfer of responsibilities relative to legal and fiscal issues.
• Regarding patients, work with other staff, resolving spiritual/pastoral/ethical issues.
• Be available for bereavement or counseling needs.
• Make visits to patient/family prior to death and be available to family during the bereavement period as needed.

Working with Heart to Heart Hospice

We are looking for a compassionate, talented and experienced Spiritual Care Coordinator that is experienced in customer service and eager to join an exciting organization. You can Make A Difference in the lives of others! At Heart to Heart Hospice, our employees enhance the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones during a time when compassionate care is needed most. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families, and we offer individuals the opportunity to be associated with a caring staff and organization, while creating positive contributions in their community.

This is a non-management position.
This is a PRN position.