Hospice Spiritual Care Leader

Riverside Health; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia seeks a Spiritual Counselor to provide emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and caregivers. You will join the interdisciplinary team and help implement the mission of Riverside Hospice Agencies.

Responsibilities include assessing needs after admission, developing a spiritual plan of care, collaborating with local clergy, documenting care, and participating in multi-disciplinary meetings.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters Degree in Pastoral Care or Master of Theological Studies from accredited university.
• Experience: 1 year Related Hospice experience (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications: ACPE Educator Certification - Association for Clinical Pastoral Education within 2 Years (Preferred)
• Board Certified Chaplain - The Association of Professional Chaplains (Preferred)
• American Council of Pastoral Education - American Council of Pastoral Education 1 Unit Upon Hire(Required)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job.
• Valid Drivers License Required.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment as indicated and appropriate as soon as possible after admission and support is provided in accordance with on-going wishes and needs of the patient/family.
• Completes required continuing education classes/in-service programs applicable to Home Care as assigned and stays current in regard to clinical knowledge.
• Participates in inter-disciplinary team meetings and discussions regarding quality and outcomes.
• Develops an individualized spiritual/pastoral plan of care in collaboration with local clergy when desired by the patient.
• Recognizes and responds to variances of patient care and informs the physician and other personnel of changes in patient needs.
• Documents counseling provided in the patient's clinical record and completes all required documentation per RHS standards.
• Assists in the development and updating of the plan of care.
• Conducts religious services of prayer, worship and rituals for patients/families as appropriate.
• Offers patients/families of different philosophies and religious beliefs opportunities to discuss and share their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and values.
• Works with other professionals in resolving spiritual/pastoral/ethical issues.
• Active participation in multi-disciplinary team meetings and supervision visits as assigned.

Education

Master's Degree in Pastoral Care

ACPE Educator Certification

Board Certified Chaplain

American Council of Pastoral Education – 1 Unit Upon Hire

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia seeks a Spiritual Counselor to provide emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and caregivers. You will join the interdisciplinary team and help implement the mission of Riverside Hospice Agencies.

Responsibilities include assessing needs after admission, developing a spiritual plan of care, collaborating with local clergy, documenting care, and participating in multi-disciplinary meetings.