SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR

Job Category: Service Requisition Number: SPIRI001420

Location/Department: Hospice

Part time - 24 hours per pay period

Job Summary: Provide care/activities related to the physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs related to the terminal illness to promote the patient's well-being, comfort, and dignity throughout the dying process, as well as support for the patients' families and Hospice team members.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates competencies for all populations served
• Assesses patient/family spiritual needs
• Provides on-going spiritual support/guidance to patients & families
• May conduct or make arrangements for funerals & memorial services
• Knowledgeable of grieving process & psychosocial ramifications
• Coordinates with other pastors
• Participates in IDG
• Coordinates with other disciplines
• Submits documentation timely according to departmental requirements
• Submits accurate documentation that reflects the actual day, time, & services provided
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal, written, & listening communication skills
• Must be able to operate a computer, copier, phone, & automobile

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent majoring in Psychology, Theology, or related field preferred
• A minimum of 1 year related work experience required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

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