Spiritual Care Coordinator

Community Healthcare of Texas; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

PTO – Generous Paid Time Off

Life Insurance & Disability

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Community Healthcare of Texas seeks a Spiritual Care Coordinator to provide spiritual and emotional support for patients, families, and staff within hospice and palliative care services. The role connects families with chaplaincy resources, coordinates bereavement care, and collaborates with an Interdisciplinary Team to integrate spiritual care into the plan of care and on-call rotations.

Strong communication, eligibility for travel within service area and commitment to compassionate care are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies required (may substitute with a non-religious BA plus 10+ years direct spiritual care experience).
• Master’s degree with or working on Clinical Pastoral Education units preferred.
• Grief counseling experience preferred.
• Hospice experience strongly preferred.
• Must be proficient in using a computer.
• Must have excellent listening skills.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient/family with spiritual care needs and participate in the plan of care.
• Provide spiritual and emotional support according to the plan of care.
• Participate in on-call rotation and various schedules/duties as assigned.
• Document visits/phone calls according to Policy.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
• Provide aftercare and bereavement support in cooperation with the Bereavement Coordinator.
• Provide spiritual and emotional support for staff.

Skills

Listening skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies

Master’s degree with/working on Clinical Pastoral Education units

Job description

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided hospice and palliative care services since 1996. Our mission is to provide compassionate care for individuals living with serious illnesses while supporting their loved ones who care for them.

Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for a Spiritual Care Coordinator.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Spiritual Care Coordinator provides spiritual and emotional support for patients, families, and staff; assists in connecting families with avenues of spiritual support and provides ongoing bereavement care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess patient/family with spiritual care needs; participate in the plan of care
• Provide spiritual and emotional support according to the plan of care
• Participate in on-call rotation and various schedules/duties as assigned or needed
• Document visits/phone calls according to Policy
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings
• Provide aftercare and bereavement support in cooperation with the Bereavement Coordinator
• Provide spiritual and emotional support for staff

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies required.
  • (Will consider substituting a non-religious studies bachelor’s degree plus 10+ years of direct spiritual care experience for a Religious Studies degree)
• Strongly prefer a Master’s degree with or working on Clinical Pastoral Education units
• Grief counseling experience preferred
• Hospice experience strongly preferred
• Must be proficient in using a computer
• Must have excellent listening skills
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Company-provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.