Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor

Acacia Health (Palliative, Home Health, & Hospice); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Acacia Health (Palliative, Home Health, & Hospice) seeks a compassionate Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor to serve our hospice division. You will conduct spiritual assessments, provide bereavement counseling, and participate as a valued member of the interdisciplinary team.

The role is part-time, per visit, covering North OC and San Gabriel Valley, with on-call duties and weekend availability as needed. A seminary or theology degree is required, and hospice experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree).
• Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
• Comfort in an interfaith setting.
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with CA requirements and is in good working order.

Responsibilities

• The Chaplain performs spiritual assessments of patients and families/caregivers, provides bereavement counseling, consultation, education, and is a member of the interdisciplinary group.

Skills

Compassionate care

Bereavement counseling

Interfaith setting

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent)

Job description

We believe in a patient first approach. You must be compassionate, caring, and have the Acacia heart to work for this organization. We are more than just a team as we treat each other as family. If you are looking for a home or a company that will treat you like family, then Acacia is for you. www.acaciahealth.net

About Acacia Hospice

We believe in a patient first approach. You must be compassionate, caring, and have the Acacia heart to work for this organization. We are more than just a team as we treat each other as family. If you are looking for a home or a company that will treat you like family, then Acacia is for you. www.acaciahealth.net

Job Duties

Our team is seeking a highly-qualified chaplain/spiritual counselor for our hospice division in the desert. The Chaplain performs spiritual assessments of patients and families/caregivers, provides bereavement counseling, consultation, education, and is a member of the interdisciplinary group.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree).
• Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
• Comfort in an interfaith setting.
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with CA requirements and is in good working order.

Job Type: Part-time, Per Visit

Service Coverage Area: North OC and San Gabriel Valley

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• 23 days per week
• On call
• Weekends as needed