Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor

Priority Dispatch Corp.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual care in patients' homes in the San Antonio area. The role requires assessing spiritual needs, offering counseling, and coordinating visits with local clergy and IDG/IDT members.

Preferred candidate holds a Master of Divinity with at least one year of healthcare Chaplain experience, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of community resources. Transportation is required for home visits.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity preferred.
• One year of experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare institution preferred.
• Working knowledge of community spiritual resources.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation; valid driver’s license if personal vehicle is used.

Responsibilities

• Assess the Hospice patient and support system to identify spiritual needs as evidenced by the Plan of Care (POC) and IDG/IDT conference minutes.
• Attend IDG/IDT meetings and participate in the patient care planning process; contribute to Quality Assessment.
• Engage in Performance Improvement processes as required.
• Utilize strong interpersonal relations and communication to support patient/family outcomes.
• Maintain knowledge of eligibility standards and Hospice policies; promote quality of care.

Skills

Pastoral care

Interdisciplinary team

Interpersonal skills

Transportation

Education

Master of Divinity preferred

Job description

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual care in patients' homes in the San Antonio area. The role requires assessing spiritual needs, offering counseling, and coordinating visits with local clergy and IDG/IDT members.

Preferred candidate holds a Master of Divinity with at least one year of healthcare Chaplain experience, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of community resources. Transportation is required for home visits.