Hospice Spiritual Counselor: Compassion & Bereavement Support

Ardencares; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardencares is seeking a compassionate Spiritual Counselor to join our hospice team in providing spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and care staff. The role focuses on guiding the end-of-life journey, supporting families at passing, and continuing bereavement care.

Requirements include a Master of Divinity or equivalent, Clinical Pastoral Education, and Ordination or Endorsement/Certification, enabling compassionate presence at a difficult time for clients.

Qualifications

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Support the hospice care team with presence and guidance during end-of-life care.
• Offer bereavement support after the patient’s passing.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families throughout the end-of-life journey.
• Assist families at the time of the patient’s passing with guidance and presence.
• Continue bereavement support during the grieving process for families and staff.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Spiritual counseling

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent advanced degree

Clinical Pastoral Education

Ordination or Endorsement/Certification

Job description

Ardencares is seeking a compassionate Spiritual Counselor to join our hospice team in providing spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and care staff. The role focuses on guiding the end-of-life journey, supporting families at passing, and continuing bereavement care.

Requirements include a Master of Divinity or equivalent, Clinical Pastoral Education, and Ordination or Endorsement/Certification, enabling compassionate presence at a difficult time for clients.