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

About the Role:

Newport Hospice in Irvine, CA is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Chaplain / Bereavement Counselor to join our team on a per diem basis. In this meaningful role, you will provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients and their families during life's most profound moments. This position serves as an active member of the hospice interdisciplinary team and works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, hospice aides, volunteers, and other members of the care team to address spiritual, emotional, cultural, and bereavement needs. The Chaplain provides support consistent with each patient's and family's individual beliefs, values, cultural background, and preferences. Services are provided without imposing personal religious beliefs or practices. If you are called to serve others with empathy and grace, we invite you to be part of our mission-driven team.

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies, ministry, pastoral care, counseling, psychology, social sciences, or a related field is preferred.
• Education, training, or demonstrated experience in spiritual/pastoral care appropriate to hospice patients and families.
• Knowledge of death, dying, grief, bereavement, cultural humility, and spiritual assessment.
• Ability to provide spiritual care consistent with the patient's individual beliefs, including patients who identify as religious, spiritual but not religious, agnostic, or atheist.
• Ability to participate as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary group and contribute to the plan of care.
• Hospice, palliative-care, healthcare, or pastoral-care experience a must.
• Reliable transportation and valid CA driver's license to travel to patient care locations.

About Us:

Newport Hospice is a trusted provider of compassionate end-of-life care serving patients and families throughout the Orange County and Los Angeles, CA area and surrounding communities. Our patients and families choose us for our unwavering commitment to dignity, comfort, and personalized care during life's most tender moments. Our team members are proud to work in an environment that values their expertise, nurtures their calling, and supports them in making a genuine difference every day.