Spiritual Counselor

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside Hospice Agencies in Newport News, VA is seeking a part-time Spiritual Counselor to provide emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and caregivers. You will develop an individualized spiritual plan of care and work with the interdisciplinary team to honor patient wishes and beliefs.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Pastoral Care or Theology, hospice experience, and applicable certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Pastoral Care or Theology.
• 1 year hospice experience preferred.
• ACPE Educator Certification within 2 years (preferred).
• Board Certified Chaplain (preferred).
• American Council of Pastoral Education - 1 unit upon hire (required).

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and spiritual/pastoral plan of care.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Documents counseling in patient records.
• Supports diverse religious beliefs and collaborates with clergy.

Education

Masters Degree in Pastoral Care or Master of Theological Studies

Job description

Spiritual Counselor# Careers## Spiritual CounselorApply: Newport Square Professional Center - Newport News, Virginia: Part time: Posted Today: 2026-038723Newport News, Virginia**Hiring Range**$53,900.00 - $74,150.00/AnnualActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. **Overview** The Spiritual Counselor provides emotional and spiritual support to patients/families/caregivers. He/She participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team and supports the mission and philosophy of Riverside Hospice Agencies. **What you will do** * Provides assessment as indicated and appropriate as soon as possible after admission and support is provided in accordance with on-going wishes and needs of the patient/family. Completes required continuing education classes/in-service programs applicable to Home Care as assigned in a timely manner and stays current in regard to clinical knowledge. Participates in inter-disciplinary team meetings and discussions regarding quality and outcomes. Develops an individualized spiritual/pastoral plan of care which demonstrates and effort to work in close collaboration with local clergy whenever desired by the patient and provides spiritual support as needed and defined by the patient/family* Recognizes and responds to variances of patient care/ condition and informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of interventions. Communicates information using current process and technology available to the organization. Appropriately notifies physician and team in a timely manner, utilizing the latest CHAP standards per departmental policy.* Strives to exceed the customers/patients expectations by demonstrating the flexibility and sensitivity necessary to respond to customers needs.* Ability to delegate and prioritize tasks to facilitate quality patient care and ensure all patient care needs are met. Able to recognize and respond to emergency situations. Evaluates own needs for support and using identified systems to meet need.* Documents counseling provided in the patient's clinical record. Accurately completes all required clinical documentation consistently per RHS standards* Assists in the development and updating of the plan of care. Conducts religious services of prayer, worship and rituals for patients/families as appropriate. Offers patients/families of different philosophies and religious beliefs opportunities to discuss and share their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and values. Works with other professionals in resolving spiritual/pastoral/ethical issues. Assessing patient/family response to and satisfaction with care.* Employee's individual productivity measures are satisfactory based on FTE/status and average number of assigned patients in case load.* Demonstrates the ability to build trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings and attends when plan of care is reviewed. Working in a team approach with members of the IDT and other qualified professionals, as determined by the hospice to evaluate patient/family response to care* Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed* Provides collaboration with other Spiritual Coordinators/Counselors within Hospice as needed. Will supervise Hospice Spiritual Counselors, as assigned, and complete requirements for supervisory visits to be a part of those employee's annual performance review. **Qualifications** **Education** * Masters Degree, Master of Pastoral Care or Master of Theological Studies from accredited university (Required) **Experience** * 1 year Related Hospice experience (Preferred) **Licenses and Certifications** * ACPE Educator Certification - Association for Clinical Pastoral Education within 2 Years(Preferred)* Board Certified Chaplain - The Association of Professional Chaplains (Preferred)* American Council of Pastoral Education - American Council of Pastoral Education 1 Unit Upon Hire(Required)* Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job* Valid Drivers License Required**Other Requirements*** Call Rotation* Weekend Shifts* Work/Float in more than one work location