Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Counselor (Per Diem)

Infinite Care Hospice Inc; Riverside (CA); Presencial; USD 33 000 - 55 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Newport Hospice Care in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain / Bereavement Counselor on a per diem basis to provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families within the hospice care team.

The Chaplain supports diverse beliefs, participates in IDG meetings, coordinates with clergy, and helps with bereavement programs, memorial services, and timely documentation.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Spiritual care

Bereavement counseling

Cultural humility

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in theology or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Newport Hospice Care in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain / Bereavement Counselor on a per diem basis to provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families within the hospice care team.

The Chaplain supports diverse beliefs, participates in IDG meetings, coordinates with clergy, and helps with bereavement programs, memorial services, and timely documentation.