Spiritual Care Counselor

Big Bend Hospice; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Bend Hospice invites applications for a Spiritual Care Counselor to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients and families in Tallahassee and surrounding areas. You will assess spiritual needs, offer counseling, coordinate faith resources, and support an interdisciplinary team in developing care plans.

The position requires a Master’s in Divinity (or related theology), CPE, and several years of pastoral/spiritual care experience.

Qualifications

• Strong counseling and interpersonal skills for diverse patient/family needs.
• Ability to provide compassionate spiritual support across faiths and cultures.
• Excellent organization and documentation abilities in healthcare settings.
• Ability to work independently and with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and address the spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Provide spiritual counseling, emotional support, and end-of-life guidance.
• Coordinate clergy visits, sacraments, and faith-based resources as requested.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, physicians, and the care team.
• Develop care plans and maintain timely documentation.
• Support patients through illness, death, and bereavement.
• Officiate funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life when requested.
• Build relationships with faith leaders and community organizations.
• Participate in evening and weekend on-call coverage as scheduled.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

End-of-life care

Education

Master's Degree in Divinity

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spiritual Care CounselorMake a meaningful impact by providing compassionate spiritual care and support to hospice patients and their loved ones during life's most important moments. What You'll Do Assess and address the spiritual needs of patients and families Provide spiritual counseling, emotional support, and end-of-life guidance Coordinate clergy visits, sacramental rites, and faith-based resources as requested Collaborate with nurses, social workers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team Develop care plans and maintain accurate, timely documentation️ Support patients and families through illness, death, and bereavement Officiate funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life when requested Build relationships with faith leaders and community organizations throughout our service area ️ Participate in evening and weekend on-call coverage as scheduled What We're Looking For Strong counseling and interpersonal skills Ability to provide compassionate support to individuals from diverse faiths, cultures, and backgrounds Excellent communication, organization, and documentation abilities Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team Commitment to maintaining professional and ethical boundaries Passion for serving patients and families facing end-of-life challengesSchedule - Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm (some nights/weekends (due to on-call rotation). Qualifications & Requirements Strong communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, faith traditions, and healthcare settings Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality Knowledge of end-of-life care principles, spiritual care practices, and hospice philosophy Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other healthcare software Valid Florida Driver's License and ability to travel throughout the service area Education & Experience Master's Degree in Divinity or a related theological discipline from an accredited seminary or theological school Minimum of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required; additional CPE training preferred Three or more years of pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, or spiritual care experience Hospice, palliative care, or hospital chaplain experience strongly preferred Denominational endorsement or faith community affiliation preferred Work Environment & Physical Requirements Travel throughout the community to patient homes, healthcare facilities, hospitals, and other care settings Regular use of computers, electronic medical records, and other office technology Ability to complete documentation and administrative responsibilities in a timely manner Ability to navigate a variety of patient care environments with professionalism and sensitivity Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed