Spiritual Counselor

Care Dimensions has a truly meaningful purpose – to provide compassionate care to our patients who are faced with an advanced or end-of-life illness. Since 1978, Care Dimensions has been a driving force in expanding access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts. At Care Dimensions, we invest in people who take pride in caring and supporting. We support and strengthen our people with extensive training, teamwork and technology. Our values are embedded in our work, each and every day: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Responsiveness, Innovation. As part of the Care Dimensions team, you'll gain the support and inspiration for a career you'll find meaningful every day.

Full Time

Summary:

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Spiritual Counselor works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager and is responsible for providing spiritual support to patients and families consistent with the patient/family's wishes and belief system.

The Spiritual Counselor is responsible for implementing and coordinating the provision of spiritual support to patients and families in accordance with the hospice plan of care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree e.g.: Master of Divinity or Theology preferred or equivalent theological education.
• Minimum two years pastoral experience in a hospital or community ministry preferred.
• Certificate of Ordination preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to be open, flexible and ecumenical.
• Experience counseling patients and families who are dealing with terminal illness.
• Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation, and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.

Pay Range

$25 - $34 USD

Care Dimensions also offers a comprehensive benefits package – including employer-sponsored health insurance, paid time-off, tuition reimbursement, student loan paydown, supplemental insurance options and more – which adds to the company's generous total rewards package.