Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor — Patient & Family Support

VNS Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,400 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus opportunities

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance for employees and their loved ones

Employer matched retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

VNS Health is seeking a Spiritual Care Counselor for its Hospice Home Care team. This role involves providing spiritual support to patients and their families, ensuring a meaningful dying experience. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, experience in hospice care, and strong communication skills. Join a team dedicated to fostering comfort and compassion during end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Humanities or related field required.
• Master's Degree in Divinity or Theology preferred.
• At least one year experience as a chaplain in hospice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual care services to hospice patients.
• Collaborate with the inter-disciplinary group for patient care.
• Ensure compliance with hospice standards.

Skills

Effective oral communication

Interpersonal communication skills

Bilingual skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Humanities

Master's Degree in Divinity or Theology

Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

VNS Health is seeking a Spiritual Care Counselor for its Hospice Home Care team. This role involves providing spiritual support to patients and their families, ensuring a meaningful dying experience. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, experience in hospice care, and strong communication skills. Join a team dedicated to fostering comfort and compassion during end-of-life care.