Spiritual Counselor Hospice - Gloucester

Riverside Health System; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, VA seeks a Spiritual Counselor to provide emotional and spiritual support to patients, families and caregivers within hospice services. You will work with the interdisciplinary team, develop care plans, and document counseling in the patient record.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in pastoral care or theology, hospice experience preferred, and relevant certifications. Weekend and call rotations apply.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in pastoral care or theology required.
• ACPE educator certification preferred; ACCPA/ACPE training desirable.
• ACPE unit upon hire required by Riverside Health System.
• Valid driver's license required for job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and spiritual support per patient/family wishes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and update care plans.
• Document counseling provided in patient records.
• Notify physician and team of changes per policy.
• Support training and positive teamwork; delegate tasks as needed.
• Build trusting relationships with patients, families and staff.

Education

Master of Pastoral Care or Master of Theological Studies

ACPE Educator Certification

American Council of Pastoral Education 1 Unit Upon Hire

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Gloucester, Virginia

$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 assgined 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, Master of Pastoral Care or Master of Theological Studies from accredited university (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Related Hospice experience (Preferred)
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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 location

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.