Spiritual Counselor

Riverside Health; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

The Riverside Hospice Agencies Williamsburg Healthcare Center in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a part-time Spiritual Counselor to provide emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and caregivers. This role works within an interdisciplinary team and aligns with the organization’s mission.

Key duties include conducting assessments, developing a spiritual/pastoral care plan, collaborating with local clergy if desired, documenting counseling in the patient record, and participating

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Divinity or Theology is required.
• Hospice experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Develops an individualized spiritual/pastoral plan of care with clergy involvement when desired.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and communicates needs to the physician and team.
• Documents counseling provided in the patient’s clinical record and updates the care plan.
• Assists in coordinating and supporting patient care expectations and outcomes.

Skills

Emotional support

Spiritual counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Masters Degree, Divinity or Theology

Job description

Spiritual Counselor# Careers## Spiritual CounselorApply: Williamsburg Healthcare Center - Williamsburg, Virginia: Part time: Posted Today: 2026-034325Williamsburg, Virginia**Hiring Range**$25.80 - $35.48/HourlyActual 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 customer/patients expectations by demonstrating flexibility and sensitivity* Ability to delegate and prioritize tasks to facilitate quality patient care and ensure all patient care needs are met* Documents counseling provided in patient's clinical record* Assists in development and updating of plan of 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* Participates positively in training and support of all team members* Provides collaboration with other spiritual coordinators/counselors**Qualifications** **Education*** Masters Degree, Divinity or Theology (Required)**Experience*** Related Hospice experience (Preferred)**Licenses and Certifications*** ACPE Educator Certification - Association for Clinical Pastoral Education within 2 Years(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 locationTo learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.