Spiritual Counselor Hospice - Gloucester

Riverside Health; Virginia; Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 74.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Riverside Home Health and Hospice – Gloucester, Virginia seeks a Spiritual Counselor to provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and families. The role involves developing pastoral care plans, collaborating with clergy, and participating in interdisciplinary team discussions to improve quality outcomes.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Pastoral Care or Theology and at least 1 year of hospice experience, with preferred ACPE Educator Certification.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree required in pastoral care or theology.
• 1 year hospice experience preferred.
• ACPE Educator Certification preferred; ACPE unit upon hire required.

Aufgaben

• Provide assessment and spiritual support after admission based on patient/family wishes.
• Develop individualized spiritual/pastoral care plans in collaboration with local clergy when desired.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss quality and outcomes.
• Document counseling and care plans in the patient’s chart.
• Support care coordination and communication with physicians and team members.
• Engage in training and support of team members and other spiritual coordinators.

Kenntnisse

Spiritual counseling

Hospice care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Plan of care development

Documentation

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Pastoral Care or Theological Studies

Tools

ACPE Educator Certification

ACPE unit upon hire

Jobbeschreibung

## Spiritual Counselor Hospice - GloucesterApply: Riverside Home Health and Hospice – Gloucester, Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-038242Gloucester, 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 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)* () **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