Compassionate Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor

COASTAL HOSPICE INC; Ocean Pines (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Hospice Inc. seeks a Spiritual Care Counselor to support patients and families at Stansell House, Ocean Pines, MD. The role collaborates with the IDT to deliver compassionate spiritual care aligned with patient goals.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, and coordination of bereavement follow-up, along with educational outreach to faith groups and staff, within a day-shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in divinity or theology or pastoral counseling preferred.
• Current ecclesiastical endorsement preferred.
• Completion of a minimum of one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within prescribed amount of time or equivalent training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes high-quality patient care within Coastal Hospice IDT model and maintains relationships with contracted facilities.
• Provides spiritual assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to meet patient and family goals.
• Completes spiritual documentation in the EMR within the required time frame and coordinates information for transitions in care.
• Develops educational programs for Coastal Hospice staff, volunteers, and local faith groups as requested.
• Provides spiritual support to Coastal Hospice staff when appropriate.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in divinity/theology/pastoral counseling

Ecclesiastical endorsement

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Coastal Hospice Inc. seeks a Spiritual Care Counselor to support patients and families at Stansell House, Ocean Pines, MD. The role collaborates with the IDT to deliver compassionate spiritual care aligned with patient goals.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, and coordination of bereavement follow-up, along with educational outreach to faith groups and staff, within a day-shift schedule.