Spiritual Counselor Hospice - Gloucester

Riverside Health; Gloucester (VA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Riverside Hospice Agencies is seeking a Spiritual Counselor to provide emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and caregivers as part of the interdisciplinary team. The role supports Riverside Hospice Agencies' mission and care philosophy.

The counselor will assess patients promptly after admission, develop personalized care plans in collaboration with clergy as desired, and ensure documentation and coordination with the care team. Weekend and call rotation may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in pastoral care or theology is required.
• 1 year hospice experience is preferred.
• ACPE Educator Certification is preferred (within 2 years).
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Responsabilités

• Provide assessment and spiritual support for patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and CHAP standards.
• Develop individualized spiritual care plans in partnership with patients and clergy as desired.
• Document counseling provided in patient records and monitor care plan updates.
• Participate in training and support of team members and coordinate with other spiritual coordinators.

Formation

Master of Pastoral Care

Master of Theological Studies

Description du poste

Hiring Range

$25.80 - $35.48/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Gloucester, Virginia

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