Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Counselor (Per Diem)

Infinite Care Hospice Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Hospice in Irvine, CA seeks a compassionate Hospice Chaplain / Bereavement Counselor on a per diem basis. Provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families within an interdisciplinary team, honoring diverse beliefs and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities include spiritual assessments, counseling, bereavement planning, and coordination with clergy. Requires hospice/palliative-care experience and CA driver's license for travel to care locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies, ministry, pastoral care, counseling, psychology, social sciences, or a related field (preferred).
• Education or experience in spiritual/pastoral care for hospice patients and families.
• Knowledge of death, dying, grief, bereavement, cultural humility, and spiritual assessment.
• Ability to honor diverse beliefs and participate as part of the hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Hospice or palliative-care experience a must.

Responsibilities

• Complete spiritual assessments and identify patient and family needs.
• Provide spiritual counseling, emotional support, prayer, life review, and supportive presence based on patient preferences.
• Develop individualized spiritual goals and interventions for the hospice plan of care.
• Provide anticipatory grief and bereavement counseling to patients and families.
• Complete bereavement assessments and Plans of Care (POC) and follow-up with families after a patient's death.
• Identify individuals who may need additional grief or mental health support and provide appropriate referrals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and collaborate with nursing, social work, physicians, and other hospice team members.
• Coordinate with clergy and community spiritual resources when requested.
• Assist with memorial services, grief support activities, and bereavement programs.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Respect all religious, spiritual, cultural, and nonreligious beliefs and preferences.

Skills

Compassionate care

Counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies, ministry, pastoral care, counseling, psychology, social sciences, or related field

Job description

Newport Hospice in Irvine, CA seeks a compassionate Hospice Chaplain / Bereavement Counselor on a per diem basis. Provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families within an interdisciplinary team, honoring diverse beliefs and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities include spiritual assessments, counseling, bereavement planning, and coordination with clergy. Requires hospice/palliative-care experience and CA driver's license for travel to care locations.