Spiritual Care Counselor

Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH; Randolph (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a dedicated professional to provide direct spiritual care to patients and families in the hospice program. Responsibilities include spiritual assessments, documentation, and participation in interdisciplinary meetings. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and have experience in healthcare or hospice settings. Strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in database software are essential. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience within a health-related field, hospice experience preferred.
• Completion of at least two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.
• Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education residency; two units of CPE preferred but not required.
• Experience: health care or hospice experience preferred; familiarity with database software or EMR is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
• Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families.
• Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains.
• Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community resources.
• Provides bereavement support for patients’ families.
• Provides funeral or memorial services as requested.
• Performs bereavement support for families for one year after death.

Skills

Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team

Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Proficient typing and word processing skills

Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality

Proficient computer skill and knowledge

Education

Master of Pastoral Care or related field

Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education residency

Master of Theological Studies

CPE residency

Tools

Database software

Electronic medical record software

Job description

North Service area encompasses: Randolph, Rochester, Killington, Hartland, Norwich, Fairlee, Topsham, Chelsea, VT areas Haverhill, Canaan, Enfield, Grantham, Lebanon, NH areas and other area towns included based on patient needs.

Responsibilities

1. Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers
2. Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner to meet regulatory guidelines
3. Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors
4. Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community resources
5. Attends and participates in patient care conference and group meetings as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG)
6. Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested

General Responsibilities

1. Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings. Responsible for maintaining IDG team list.
2. Functions as integral member of the support staff.
3. Provides bereavement support for patients’ families/caregivers for a year after death. Works to provide community bereavement when need arises.
4. Works as a team member with other Hospice Chaplains.
5. Supports, practices, and communicates the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of VT & NH’s Mission and Statement of Values.
6. Interacts with clients, referral sources, co-workers and others in a positive, consumer-oriented manner.
7. Adheres to the Agency’s Organizational Ethics and Corporate Compliance Plan and Safety Program.
8. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
9. Performs all duties in a safe manner.

Qualifications

1. Education:
   • Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education residency
   • Master of Pastoral Care, or Master of Divinity, or Master of Theological Studies from accredited university/seminary. Completion of at least two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred but not required.
2. Experience: Experience within in a health related field, hospice experience preferred. Experience with database software or electronic medical record software
3. Skills/Abilities:
   • Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
   • Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
   • Ability to be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.
   • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
   • Proficient typing and word processing skills.
   • Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality.
   • Must meet essential requirements for non-direct service staff as attached.
   • Proficient computer skill and knowledge

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