Spiritual Counseling

LoveWell Hospice; Allen (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LoveWell Hospice is seeking a chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients in home settings and support families through end-of-life journeys. You will perform spiritual assessments, help develop family-centered care plans, and participate in interdisciplinary teams and QAPI initiatives.

You will conduct or arrange memorial services when appropriate, coordinate with clergy and community resources, and participate in on-call coverage to ensure continuous spiritual support for

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology.
• Willingness to pursue APC certification.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Experience as Chaplain in a Healthcare Setting: 1 year (Required)

Responsabilités

• Provide spiritual care to patients and families.
• Perform spiritual assessments and develop care plans.
• Contribute to QAPI program, hospice in-service training, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Conduct or arrange funeral or memorial services when indicated.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to ease spiritual distress.
• Arrange for on-call availability of chaplain services.

Connaissances

Spiritual care

Assessment skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Formation

Seminary degree

Description du poste

Job SummaryPrimary function is to provide spiritual care in the home to patients of all age groups and perform spiritual assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/familyESSENTIAL DUTIES:Models a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and is friendly and courteous to patients and co-workersDemonstrates appropriate assessment skills for initial and continued spiritual evaluations and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed family care plan.Actively participate in coordination of all aspects of patient's care, in accordance with current professional standards and practiceParticipate in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessmentDevelop and evaluate the plan of careContribute to patient and family counseling and educationParticipate in QAPI program, hospice in-service training, and interdisciplinary team meetings.Conducts ongoing reassessments and follow-up appraisal of patient/family situation and needs. Actively listens and responds appropriately to patient/family concerns and needs in a timely manner.Assumes the active role of advocate for the patient/family.Provides spiritual care to staff as needed.Possesses a thorough knowledge of community resources.Develops and maintains positive working relationships with religious/spiritual community personnel.Works under the Psychosocial Director to provide direct spiritual care to patients and families to ease, resolve, or reconcile spiritual pain and distress precipitated by life-limiting illness.Ensures that all patients/families under his/her direct supervision are provided care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, psychosocial and spiritual well-being considering each individual patient/family.Treats patient/family with compassion, adapting communication to meet situations and cross cultural issues.Supports patient and family sense of control, while striving to reduce their anxiety.Completes all assigned duties as scheduled. Submits documentation on time.Refers questions outside area of expertise to appropriate team members or community agencies.Perform occasional liturgical duties such as Hospice Memorial Service.Conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial services for patients when indicated.Arrange for on-call availability of services as directed.Provide educational programs for community clergy, religious and lay representatives as resources allow.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theologyWillingness to pursue APC certificationValid Texas Driver's License and reliable method of transportationWork Location: Patient homes and communitiesExperience:Chaplain in a Healthcare Setting: 1 year (Required)