Hospice Spiritual Counselor

Description

Iowa City Hospice is seeking a skilled, compassionate and dedicated Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor to join our interdisciplinary care team. This vital role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through providing emotional and spiritual support to patients facing end-of-life journeys and their families. Come be a part of a team that provides holistic, person-centered care while fostering comfort, hope, and peace during challenging times.

• Work Schedule:
  
  M-F 8 AM - 5 PM; may include occasional after hour and weekend assistance
• 32 hours per week
• Some flexibility required based on patient and family needs.

Our ideal candidate will provide emotional, spiritual, and supportive counseling that aligns with the patient and care giver's individual beliefs, values, and preferences.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers, honoring diverse faith traditions, cultural backgrounds, and belief systems.
• Assess the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and their families through meaningful conversations, interviews, and active listening.
• Deliver individualized spiritual counseling, guidance, and supportive presence tailored to each person’s unique beliefs, values, and preferences.
• Serve as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team, contributing to comprehensive care planning and ongoing patient support.
• Conduct thorough spiritual assessments and document all services and interactions in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate or coordinate requested spiritual rituals, religious services, ceremonies, or connections with community clergy and faith leaders.
• Offer crisis support to families both before and during a patient’s transition.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold ethical, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed care practices.
• Educate staff and volunteers on spiritual care principles, cultural humility, and inclusive approaches to support diverse patient needs.
• Participate in team meetings, care conferences, and organization-wide initiatives to ensure integrated, person-centered care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, maintaining competencies and training relevant to spiritual and emotional care.

• Begin on the first day of the month following employment and are prorated based on hours worked.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life and long term disability insurance
• STD, critical illness, accident and additional life insurance also available
• Paid leave and 8 holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities

Join our organization and become part of a compassionate team committed to providing holistic, respectful, and personalized care. We value professional growth, diversity, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within our community.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website or contact Karen at for additional information about the application process. If you’re interested in applying, please visit the Careers tab and upload your résumé along with a brief cover letter describing your experience and your interest in spiritual counseling.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

• Master’s degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, or a closely related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Ecclesiastical endorsement and certification in pastoral care preferred; 2–4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) strongly preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience providing spiritual or pastoral counseling, ideally within healthcare, hospice,…