Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor (San Marcos)

Acacia Health (Palliative, Home Health, & Hospice); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Acacia Hospice in Southern California seeks a compassionate chaplain/spiritual counselor to join our hospice division. The role conducts spiritual assessments of patients and families, provides bereavement counseling, and contributes to an interdisciplinary team.

Candidates should be ordained or educated in theology, with experience in death and dying, interfaith settings, and a commitment to hospice philosophy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent).
• 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 have a licensed driver with insured automobile in CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform spiritual assessments of patients and families/caregivers.
• Provide bereavement counseling and education.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient and family needs.
• Travel within the service coverage area of North San Diego County as required.

Skills

Compassionate care

Bereavement support

Interfaith sensitivity

Education

Seminary degree / theology

Job description

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

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 San Diego County

Schedule

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